Reading Crown Court

Reading Crown Court is a judicial facility in Reading, Berkshire. It is a Grade II listed building.[1]

Reading Crown Court
Location	Reading, Berkshire
Coordinates	51.4562°N 0.967°W / 51.4562; -0.967
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

1. Historic England. "Assize Courts, Reading (1113476)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
2. "County Hall". Abingdon Area Archaeological and Historical Society. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
3. "Local Government Act 1888". Legislation.gov.uk. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
4. "From old Shire Hall to sheer class". Reading Post. 2 March 2006. Archived from the original on 21 March 2012. Retrieved 19 January 2015.