London England Temple
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This article is about a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For other temples in London, see London Temple.
The London England Temple (formerly the London Temple) is the twelfth operating temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and is located in Newchapel, Surrey, England.[1] Despite its name, it is not located within London or Greater London.
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Number | 12 | |||
Dedication | September 7, 1958, by David O. McKay | |||
Site | 32 acres (13 ha) | |||
Floor area | 42,652 sq ft (3,962.5 m2) | |||
Height | 190 ft (58 m) | |||
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Announced | February 17, 1955, by David O. McKay | |||
Groundbreaking | August 27, 1955, by David O. McKay | |||
Open house | August 16 – September 3, 1958 October 8–14, 1992 | |||
Rededicated | October 18, 1992, by Gordon B. Hinckley | |||
Current president | David R. Irwin (2019- ) | |||
Designed by | Edward O. Anderson | |||
Location | Newchapel, Surrey, England | |||
Geographic coordinates | 51°9′45.23759″N 0°3′7.851599″W | |||
Exterior finish | brick masonry faced with white Portland limestone; the spire is lead-coated copper | |||
Temple design | Modern contemporary, single spire | |||
Baptistries | 1 | |||
Ordinance rooms | 4 (Movie, stationary) | |||
Sealing rooms | 7 | |||
Clothing rental | Yes | |||
Visitors' center | Yes | |||
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The temple serves church members in southern and central England, south Wales, and Egypt.[2]