London England Temple

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London England Temple
Number	12	edit data
Announcement	1955-02-17
Groundbreaking	1955-08-27 by David O. McKay
Open House	16 August–3 September 1958
Dedication	1958-09-07 by David O. McKay
Rededication	1992-10-18 by Gordon B. Hinckley
Location	West Park Road Newchapel Surrey RH7 6HW United Kingdom
Phone number	(44) 1342-832-759
Site	32 acres (12.9 hectares)
Total floor area	42,652 ft² (3,963 m²)
Height	190 ft (58 m)
Exterior finish	brick masonry faced with white Portland limestone; the spire is lead-coated copper
Temple design	Modern contemporary, single spire
Ordinance rooms	4
Sealing rooms	9
Clothing rental	Yes
Preceded by	Hamilton New Zealand Temple
Followed by	Oakland California Temple
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The London England Temple (formerly the London Temple) is the 12th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is located in Newchapel, Surrey, England. Building of the temple began on 27 August 1955, and the temple was dedicated on 9 September 1958. It was the first Mormon temple to be built in the United Kingdom. Its construction was part of a major growth in the number of temples led by David O. McKay, who performed the dedication.

After thirty-two years, the London Temple was closed for remodeling and refurbishing. An additional 8,500 square feet were added, as well as a fourth floor. In October 1992, President Gordon B. Hinckley rededicated the London England Temple. A second British temple was built in 1998 in Chorley, Lancashire.

Like many Mormon Temples it is a large building, covering 4290 m². The London England Temple has a total of 46,174 square feet, four ordinance rooms, and seven sealing rooms. It is faced with white Portland limestone with a green copper spire. Like other Mormon temples, entry is not permitted to non-Mormons and Mormons need to obtain permission (a temple recommend).

The temple is one of several major religious centres located in the area around East Grinstead. Saint Hill, a major centre of Scientology is located about 8 km south of the temple.