Sinkhole

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 sinkhole trafficlights somerset roadrepair infrastructure localgovernment castlecary publicsafety roadworks somersetcouncil

Somerset Council has revealed that the expenses incurred from maintaining temporary traffic lights around a persistent sinkhole have surpassed what it would have cost to repair the road itself. The issues first appeared in … Read More

Monday, November 10, 2025 sinkhole crypt somerset allsaintschurch graveyard ancient tomb martock archaeology church

A large sinkhole opened up unexpectedly at All Saints' Church cemetery in Martock, Somerset, revealing an ancient underground crypt believed to date back to before the 1700s. The hole, approximately 12 feet wide, appeared on … Read More

Monday, November 10, 2025 sinkhole crypt martock somerset allsaints churchyard heritage ancient tomb restoration

A sudden sinkhole has opened up in the cemetery of All Saints' Church in Martock, Somerset, uncovering a hidden ancient crypt believed to date back over 300 years. The sinkhole, approximately 12 feet wide, emerged on … Read More

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 sinkhole somerset castlecary roadclosure community infrastructure pedestrians wheelchairaccess somersetcouncil repair

Residents of Castle Cary, Somerset, turned an ongoing inconvenience into a lighthearted community event by celebrating the fourth birthday of a persistent sinkhole on Station Road. The sunken road, which has kept the area … Read More

Sunday, May 4, 2025 emergency road closure sinkhole impassable inconvenience commuters residents notice

An emergency road closure has been enforced after a sinkhole appeared, rendering the road impassable. The closure will remain in effect until further notice, causing inconvenience to commuters and residents in the area.