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Medieval artefacts hidden in church’s secret room [video, 56 seconds]

An ancient church in Beverley that dates back to the 12th Century has given the BBC access to a secret room hidden behind its altar.

The room inside St Mary's Church contains some unusual artefacts that would not be normally found inside a parish church including a scold's bridle, which was an iron muzzle used as a form of punishment, and an elaborate maiden's garland from the 17th Century.

How and why these objects turned up at the church is still a mystery.

Read entire article at BBC News