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Sinkhole Reveals 19th-Century Wine Cellar at Golf Club

3/4/2026

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A sinkhole opened on the 13th hole of Davyhulme Park Golf Club in Greater Manchester on March 2, 2026.
Groundkeepers discovered a 19th-century wine cellar inside, containing dozens of empty bottles among bricks and rubble.
The club described the find as an "an incredible piece of our club’s history."
The area will remain closed while staff secure the ground.

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A sinkhole opened on the 13th hole of Davyhulme Park Golf Club in Greater Manchester on March 2, 2026.
Groundkeepers discovered a 19th-century wine cellar inside, containing dozens of empty bottles among bricks and rubble.
The club described the find as an "an incredible piece of our club’s history."
The area will remain closed while staff secure the ground.