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Provincial Grand Master’s welcome

As the Provincial Grand Master of one of the largest Mark Provinces can I welcome you to our website. You have obviously taken the trouble to locate us and it is only right that you should know a little about the Degree of Mark Masonry…

About Mark Masonry

The Mark Degree is the largest degree after the Craft and Chapter…

…before the Act of Union between the two Grand Lodges of Freemasons in 1813 a form of Mark Degree was being extensively worked in London and the Provinces.

About Royal Ark Mariners

The Ancient and Honourable Fraternity of Royal Ark Mariners, more commonly known as RAM or Mariners, has been under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons since 1871…

Festival Website

The Province is currently ‘in Festival’ in aid of The Mark Benevolent Fund. Find out more about our festival activities by clicking the button below.


Latest News from around the Province

  • Provincial Almoners Letter from Andover

    Dear Brethren All,  This morning, I will be leaving home soon to attend the seminar at Eastleigh Football Club regarding Care and Dementia. This has been arranged by W. Bro. […]

  • 2024 Provincial Mark AGM

    Find below the relevant documents for the Provincial AGM which will be held at The Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, Hampshire on Saturday 20 April 2024 at 11.00 am.

  • Easter Message from the Provincial Almoner

    Dear Brethren All,  A Very Happy Easter to you and your Families. Have a wonderful weekend, it starts with a lovely sunny morning as I sit here, thinking of you […]

  • Provincial Almoners Letter from Andover

    Dear Brethren All,  A very warm welcome to you all on this sunny Saturday morning. There are signs on the lawn though, that there has been a frost overnight, at […]

  • Provincial Almoners Letter from Andover

    Dear Brethren All,  I trust that you are as well as can be expected. I am aware that there are brethren not in such good health and others who have […]

  • Provincial Grand Lodge Honours 2024-25

    Dear Brethren, I am delighted to be able to announce that the Provincial Grand Master, R.W. Bro. George J Deacon, has been pleased to make the following appointments and promotions […]