Old Newgate Prison
Prisons and penitentiaries – East Granby, Connecticut, United States
Facility profile
| Type of facility | Prisons and penitentiaries |
|---|---|
| Address | Newgate Road, 06026 East Granby |
| City / locality | East Granby |
| Region / state | Connecticut |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 41.96204, -72.74511 |
Old Newgate Prison: information, location and practical guide
Facility overview
Old Newgate Prison is listed in this directory under the category “Prisons and penitentiaries” and is located in East Granby, Connecticut, United States. This page gathers what is known about the facility and adds context about its surroundings and a practical guide for anyone who needs to find it or get in touch with it. The data source does not include further administrative details for this facility, so it is advisable to check them with the competent authority before carrying out any procedure.
Location and surroundings
The recorded address of Old Newgate Prison is Newgate Road, 06026 East Granby, in East Granby (Connecticut, United States). The approximate coordinates are 41.9620, -72.7451.
Within the directory, East Granby has 1 facility; Connecticut has 20 facilities across 15 localities, and United States has 2,738 facilities in total, which helps place this facility within its wider territory.
Other nearby facilities
Measured in a straight line from Old Newgate Prison, these are the closest facilities in United States listed in the directory:
- MacDougall Correctional Institution — about 9.2 km away (Suffield)
- Westfield Youth Services Center — about 17 km away (Westfield)
- Carl Robinson Correctional Institution — about 20 km away (Enfield)
- Hartford Correctional Center — about 20 km away (Hartford)
- Western Massachusetts Recovery and Wellness Center — about 20 km away (Springfield)
More facilities in the category “Prisons and penitentiaries” in Connecticut:
- Bridgeport Correctional Center (Bridgeport)
- Brooklyn Correctional Institution (Brooklyn)
- Cheshire Correctional Institution (Cheshire)
- Federal Correctional Institution, Danbury (Danbury)
- York Correctional Institution (East Lyme)
What type of facility this is
Prisons and penitentiaries are establishments where people sentenced by a final judgment serve their sentence and, depending on the country, also where people await trial. They are usually organised into units or regimes with different security levels and include areas for healthcare, education, work and rehabilitation activities.
In the United States, prisons are run by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (federal prisons), each state's department of corrections, and county sheriffs' offices and local governments (jails).
Knowing the category helps you understand what to expect: the regime, who may visit and the procedures that apply vary depending on the type of facility and the country.
Data on record for this profile
This profile includes: Address. Not available in the source: Phone, Email, Website, Capacity, Operator / administration, Hours / visiting, In operation since. The data comes from open information contributed by a community of volunteers and may change over time. If you manage the facility or know updated official data, you can request a correction by writing to info@vorticepacifico.com.
Before visiting or contacting the facility
These general tips help you prepare any procedure related to Old Newgate Prison. The specific rules are always set by the competent prison administration.
- Confirm visiting days and hours directly with the facility or its administration; they can change without notice.
- Find out which identity document is required and whether a prior authorisation or registration is needed to visit.
- Ask whether an appointment is necessary and how far in advance it must be requested.
- Check the permitted items, the accepted dress code and the security checks at the entrance.
- Plan the journey with time to spare: transport, time to get into the premises and possible waiting.
- If you attend as a lawyer, journalist or researcher, request accreditation or permission through the official channels.
- If you travel with minors, check the specific conditions that apply to their entry.
- Use official channels only and be wary of intermediaries who charge to arrange visits or communications.
Services and procedures common in this type of facility
In facilities in the category “Prisons and penitentiaries” there usually are, depending on the country and each establishment's regime: communications and visits, correspondence, healthcare, social and psychological support, training and education, work and workshops, religious assistance, legal assistance and transfers to courts. This directory does not confirm that Old Newgate Prison offers each of them: check directly with the facility or its administration which are available and how to request them.
Frequently asked questions about Old Newgate Prison
Where is Old Newgate Prison?
Old Newgate Prison is located in East Granby, Connecticut, United States. The recorded address is Newgate Road, 06026 East Granby.
What type of facility is Old Newgate Prison?
It is listed in the directory under the category “Prisons and penitentiaries”. Prisons and penitentiaries are establishments where people sentenced by a final judgment serve their sentence and, depending on the country, also where people await trial.
What is the phone number or website of Old Newgate Prison?
The source does not include a phone number, email or website for this facility. Check the official website of the competent prison administration.
What is the capacity of Old Newgate Prison?
The capacity of this facility is not available in the data source.
Are there other facilities near Old Newgate Prison?
The closest facility listed in the directory is MacDougall Correctional Institution, about 9.2 km away in a straight line.
Can I visit Old Newgate Prison?
It depends on the country's regulations and the facility's regime, and not everyone may visit. Before travelling, confirm the hours, the documents required and the access conditions with the facility.