London England Temple
| London England Temple | ||||
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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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| Additional information | ||||
| 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 / 51.1625659972°N 0.05218099972°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 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. The temple serves church members in southern and central England, and south Wales. Despite its name, it is not located in London or Greater London.
The intent to build the temple was announced on 10 August 1953, by the church's First Presidency. A groundbreaking ceremony, to signify the beginning of construction, was held on 27 August 1955, conducted by church president David O. McKay.