BUTE WEST DOCK, CARDIFF

Site Details

NPRN
34257
Map Reference
ST17NE
Grid Reference
ST1902775311
Unitary (Local) Authority
Cardiff
Old County
Glamorgan
Community
Butetown
Type of Site
DOCK
Broad Class
Maritime
Period
Modern

Site Description

Work began on the dock in December 1834 and it opened in 1839. The sea walls are of grey-brown stone blocks with granite copings. The eliptical dock basin (nprn 34288) is some one and a half acres in extent, with steps to either side. There are recesses for pairs of dock entrance gates at the North and South ends.
(Source: John Newman, 'Buildings of Wales: Glamorgan', 1995, p. 265, and Site File notes by R.E. Bowen)
J. Hill, RCAHMW, 11/05/2004.