Canals · South Wales
Navigation buoy
In or near Swansea.
Navigation buoy — Public artwork (installation).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Swansea · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Navigation buoy is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (installation).". Coordinates: 51.6132°, -3.9435°.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Zeta Mnemonical is a public art sculpture located in Swansea, designed to mark the Seagate and indicate wind direction. It features materials like copper and limestone, and incorporates a small copper sculpture within a hollowed block of limestone, reflecting the area's historical connection to copper ore transportation.
Place summary
The Navigation buoy is located in South Wales, within the parish of Waterfront, postcode SA1. This structure serves a practical purpose in maritime navigation.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.6132, -3.9435
- District
- Swansea
- Parish
- Waterfront
- Postcode
- SA1 1PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Swansea West
- Nearest railway station
- Swansea — 1.4 km
Sources
- osm: n6974084490 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: List of public art in Swansea (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Navigation buoy?
- Navigation buoy is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA1 1PG), in the parish of Waterfront.
- What is Navigation buoy?
- Navigation buoy — Public artwork (installation).
- How do I get to Navigation buoy?
- The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA1 1PG.
- Is Navigation buoy free to visit?
- Yes, Navigation buoy is free to enter.
- How do I get to Navigation buoy?
- The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA1 1PG.