Memorials & monuments · South Wales
Merchant Seafarers War Memorial
In or near Cardiff.
Merchant Seafarers War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cardiff Bay · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Merchant Seafarers War Memorial is a public memorial in South Wales, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. 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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Official information
The Merchant Seafarers War Memorial is a tribute to the sacrifices made by seafarers during wartime. Visitors can explore the memorial's design and reflect on its significance in honoring those who served at sea.
Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Merchant Seafarers War Memorial is located in Butetown, South Wales. This memorial commemorates the sacrifices of seafarers and is situated within the RAMSAR-designated Severn Estuary area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4631, -3.1627
- 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
Sources
- osm: w987799968 (ODbL)
- commons: Merchant Seafarer's - Cardiff Bay.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Merchant Seafarers War Memorial?
- Merchant Seafarers War Memorial is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF10 4PZ), in the parish of Butetown.
- What is Merchant Seafarers War Memorial?
- Merchant Seafarers War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Merchant Seafarers War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cardiff Bay, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF10 4PZ.
- Is Merchant Seafarers War Memorial a protected site?
- Yes — Merchant Seafarers War Memorial is part of the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Merchant Seafarers War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Merchant Seafarers War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Merchant Seafarers War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Cardiff Bay, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF10 4PZ.