It is a monastery of Ayutthaya period has been restowed and bestowed as the third classed royal temple by Princess Rupsirisophak Mahanaknari (mother of Queen Amarindra) during the King Rama I's reign.

The ordination hall built in Mon style is the house of principle Buddha image in subduing Mara posture, surrounded by four big prang (Khmer style pagoda) in each corner.

The concept of this construction is similar to the ordination hall of Wat Ratchada Thitthan.

It is listed by the Fine Arts Department as a registered ancient monument since 1953 together with Wat Ratchada Thitthan.

[1][2] The temple is located on the northern side of the Khlong Bang Phrom opposite Wat Ratchada Thitthan.