What does dane-hole mean?

dane-hole

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Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.44 in modern English

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"In this manner, likewise, the numerous so-called “Dane-holes” in Kent and Essex were worked for some purpose not yet distinctly ascertained.""
"We may add that a “Dane-hole” partly filled up is to be found in the Stifford chalk quarry."
"...both the gold and the money were hidden in the Tin-hole or Dane-hole."
"“A Dane-hole? Here?” asked Carolus, the history master in him almost as interested as the detective."

Dane-holes (plural)

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