Multi Lodge Masonic Hall – Ilkley, UK
Posted by: dtrebilc
N 53° 55.553 W 001° 49.544
30U E 577108 N 5975914
This Masonic Hall is shared by a number of different lodges.
Waymark Code: WMEBAK
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/01/2012
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The building dates to around 1897 and above the entrance is the words Masonic Hall and a sun symbol.
There are 3 craft lodges that use the building.
Olicana #1522 was consecrated in 1874. Olicana is the name of the old Roman fort in Ilkley.
This lodge meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month except July and August. Installation is in the February meeting.
Ben Rhydding #5138 was consecrated in 1929. Ben Rhydding is the name of a district of Ilkley.
This lodge meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month except June, July, August and September. Installation is in the May meeting.
King Arthur #9311 was consecrated in 1989. It is named after King Arthur the legendary king of England.
This lodge meets on 2nd Friday of the month except January, February, June, July and August. Installation is in the October meeting.
Their mission statement is as follows...
Initially founded as a Round Table Lodge, membership is not restricted to members and ex-members of Round Table, but the lodge strives to maintain the principles of that organisation whilst providing the best of fellowship to it’s members and visiting brethren. (
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There is also one R A Lodge
Olican 1522 was consecrated in 1921. Olicana is the name of the old Roman fort in Ilkley.
This lodge meets the 1st Monday of the month in February, March, October, November and December and last Monday of the month in April. Installation is in the April meeting.