Canal locks · South Wales
Sea Wall and Lock of Bute East Dock Basin
Sea Wall and Lock of Bute East Dock Basin — Grade II listed building in City and County of Cardiff. To E of entrance to Bute West Dock Basin.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cardiff Bay · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Sea Wall and Lock of Bute East Dock Basin is a place of interest in South Wales. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. The site is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Cardiff South and Penarth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Cardiff Bay, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area CF10.
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Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=14056
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Sea Wall and Lock of Bute East Dock Basin is a Grade II listed lock located in Butetown, South Wales. It is part of the RAMSAR-designated Severn Estuary, highlighting its ecological significance. The structure serves as a key component of the local maritime infrastructure.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4631, -3.1628
- District
- Cardiff
- Parish
- Butetown
- Postcode
- CF10 4PZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff South and Penarth
- Phone
- +44 871 472 0400
- Nearest railway station
- Cardiff Bay — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.glee.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q29491930 (CC0)
- commons: Pierhead Building, Cardiff.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sea Wall and Lock of Bute East Dock Basin?
- Sea Wall and Lock of Bute East Dock Basin is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF10 4PZ), in the parish of Butetown.
- Is Sea Wall and Lock of Bute East Dock Basin a listed building?
- Sea Wall and Lock of Bute East Dock Basin is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Sea Wall and Lock of Bute East Dock Basin a protected site?
- Yes — Sea Wall and Lock of Bute East Dock Basin is part of the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Sea Wall and Lock of Bute East Dock Basin?
- The nearest railway station is Cardiff Bay, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF10 4PZ.