Wat Kampong Preah (Battambang)

Area: Battambang Province > Sangkae District > Kampong Preah Commune
| Type: Ancient Remains & Temples

Contemporary monastery and pagoda located 15 km east of Battambang city along the RN 5. The pagoda has a style of the mid-1900s and the wood-pillared sermon hall has a plaque noting the monastery’s foundation in 1915. If the pagoda itself dates back to that time then it is surprisingly well preserved. Regardless, the wood-columned hall (sala chan), with its classical-style roof, is a heritage treasure.

Map

*Important: mapped location may only be approximated to the district level/village only. To visit sites outside the tourist zones you should seek a local guide from the area read more.

Site Info

Site Name: Wat Kampong Preah (Battambang) Khmer Name: វត្ដកំពង់ព្រះ
Reference ID: HA40469 | Posted: January 22, 2024 | Last Update: January 22nd, 2024
Tags/Group: T21, Temples, Wat
Location: Battambang Province > Sangkae District > Kampong Preah Commune

Rodney Charles LHuillier

Living in Asia for over a decade and now residing in beautiful Siem Reap. Rodney Charles L'Huillier has spent over seven years in Cambodia and is the author of Ancient Cambodia (2024) and Essential Siem Reap (2017, 2019). Contact via [email protected] - more..