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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Harriet Sherwood

Mormons hoping to build first new temple in UK for 30 years

CGI of the proposed temple
A computer-generated image of the proposed temple. The large white edifice will feature a 314ft spire and an imposing entrance arch. Photograph: Intellectual Reserve, Inc.

The first new Mormon temple in the UK for 30 years is to be built in Sutton Coldfield as a venue for “sacred ceremonies” and in pursuit of an “ultimate goal” to have temples dotted around the UK.

The large white edifice will feature a 314ft spire and an imposing entrance arch. Planning permission has yet to be granted, but the church hopes construction will begin this year and take up to three years to complete.

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