A sinkhole on a golf course in Manchester has uncovered an abandoned wine cellar, believed to have been sealed for around 120 years. The brick cellar, filled with dozens of historic wine and port bottles, was discovered by staff at the 13th hole of Davyhulme Park Golf Club in Trafford.
The cellar is thought to date back to the original manor house on the land, which was demolished in 1888. Martyn Hamer, a professional at the club, said the greenkeeper initially thought a drain had collapsed. After using a digger to excavate, he noticed the brick structure and climbed inside with a torch, finding dozens of empty bottles.
Hamer described the discovery as exciting, noting the club's rich history. The reaction on social media has been huge, with a video of the cellar gaining 40,000 views on Instagram within a day. Local residents have shown great interest in the club's history.
The club had known there were cellars on the course but never their exact locations. Hamer estimated the cellar held around a hundred bottles, adding, 'It looks like they had a good time back in the day.' Despite offers to buy the bottles, the club plans to display them in the clubhouse for members to see.
