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HM Prison Cardiff
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This article is about the current Cardiff gaol. For the pre-nineteenth century gaol, see Cardiff Gaol.
HM Prison Cardiff (Welsh: Carchar Caerdydd EF) is a Category B men's prison, located in the Adamsdown area of Cardiff, Wales. The prison is operated by His Majesty's Prison Service.
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Location | Adamsdown, Cardiff |
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Coordinates | 51°28′52″N 3°10′06″W |
Security class | Adult Male/Category B |
Population | 800 (as of September 2008) |
Opened | 1832 |
Managed by | HM Prison Service |
Website | Cardiff at justice.gov.uk |
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