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Canal locks · South Wales

Sea Wall and Lock of Bute East Dock Basin

Free admission

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.

Sea Wall and Lock of Bute East Dock Basin, canal locks in South Wales

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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 Bay0.6 km
Official site
www.glee.co.uk

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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.