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Century-Old Wine Cellar Discovered Beneath English Golf Course

cultural-heritage · 2026-03-21

A groundskeeper at Davyhulme Park Golf Club in England discovered a sinkhole near the 13th hole, which revealed a wine cellar containing empty bottles undisturbed for over a century. The subterranean space is believed to have been part of a manor house demolished in 1888. The find provides insight into historical structures previously located on the site.

Key facts

  • A sinkhole was found on a golf course in England
  • The cavity contained a wine cellar with empty bottles
  • The bottles had been untouched for more than 100 years
  • The cellar is thought to be from a manor demolished in 1888
  • The discovery occurred at Davyhulme Park Golf Club

Entities

Institutions

  • Davyhulme Park Golf Club

Locations

  • England

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