HM Prison Reading

HMP Reading

The prison in 2007
Location	Reading, Berkshire
Coordinates	51°27′23″N 00°57′50″W / 51.45639°N 0.96389°W / 51.45639; -0.96389
Security class	Young offenders Institution
Opened	1844
Closed	2014
Managed by	HM Prison Services
Website	Reading at justice.gov.uk

HM Prison Reading, popularly known as Reading Gaol, is a former prison located in Reading, Berkshire, England. The prison was operated by His Majesty's Prison Service until its closure at the start of 2014. It is a Grade II listed building and sits on the site of Reading Abbey.^[1]