Century-Old Wine Cellar Discovered Beneath English Golf Course
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