London England Temple

The London England Temple is a Mormon Temple in Newchapel, England. It is owned and operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It is the 12th operating Temple. 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. It's construction was part of a major growth in the number of temples led by David O. McKay, who performed the dedication. It was rededicated on 20 October 1992.

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Mormon Temple - Newchapel - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - 27 August - 1955 - 9 September - 1958 - David O. McKay - 20 October - 1992

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Like many Mormon Temples it is a large building, covering 4290 m². 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).

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Portland limestone - Spire

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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.

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East Grinstead - Saint Hill - Scientology

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