Reading Crown Court
Reading Crown Court is a judicial facility in Reading, Berkshire. It is a Grade II listed building.[1]
| Reading Crown Court | |
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| Location | Reading, Berkshire |
| Coordinates | 51.4562°N 0.967°W |
| Built | 1861 |
| Architect | John Clacy |
| Architectural style(s) | Baroque revival style |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Designated | 14 December 1978 |
| Reference no. | 1113476 |
  Location of Reading Crown Court in Berkshire | |
History
The building, which was designed by John Clacy in the Baroque revival style, was completed in 1861.[1] It was used for the assize courts from 1867 when Abingdon County Hall ceded that role To Reading.[2] Following the implementation of the Local Government Act 1888, which established county councils in every county, it also became the meeting place for Berkshire County Council.[3] The administrative staff and committee rooms of the County Council were accommodated in the Shire Hall next door.[4] In 1980 the council moved to a new Shire Hall at Shinfield Park and subsequently it was used solely as a Crown Court.[4]
References
- Historic England. "Assize Courts, Reading (1113476)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
- "County Hall". Abingdon Area Archaeological and Historical Society. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
- "Local Government Act 1888". Legislation.gov.uk. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
- "From old Shire Hall to sheer class". Reading Post. 2 March 2006. Archived from the original on 21 March 2012. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
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