Preston England Temple, exterior
Photo: Andy Munzer from Bristol, UK ·CC BY 2.0 ·Wikimedia Commons · resized
Lancashire · England · United Kingdom

Preston England Temple

DedicatedReference record
Announced
October 19, 1992
Groundbreaking
June 12, 1994
Dedicated
June 7, 1998

Overview

Preston England Temple is in Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. It was announced on October 19, 1992. Ground was broken on June 12, 1994. It was dedicated on June 7, 1998 by Gordon B. Hinckley.

Reference record. This page shows the verified milestones and measurements currently in our research dataset.

Timeline

  1. October 19, 1992Announced
  2. June 12, 1994GroundbreakingGordon B. Hinckley
  3. May 16, 1998 – May 30, 1998Public open house
  4. June 7, 1998DedicatedBy Gordon B. Hinckley

4 scheduled maintenance closures are recorded between 2025 and 2026. Closure schedules change; confirm on the official site before visiting.

Architecture & details

Elevation above sea level361 feet
Height159 feet
Order of dedication52nd temple dedicated
Ordinance rooms1 baptistry · 4 instruction · 4 sealing
Site area15 acres
Floor area69,630 square feet

Facilities (as of October 22, 2026; these change): Arrival center · Distribution center · Temple clothing rental · Patron housing

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