LODGE HISTORY
The lodge was cosecrated on the 10th December 1985.
Although not mentioned in the Domesday Book, it is known that the Hundred of Dartford and Wilmington was in existence in 1078 and it is said to have included Greenhythe, Swanscombe, Horton Kirby, Hartley, Ash, Kingsdown, Eynsford, Lullingstone, Crockenhill and Sutton-at-Hone.
In the Latter was situated the Manor of Wilmington, later known as Grandisons from the family name of the owner at that time. The Manor changed hands several times, but towards the end of the reign of Henry III and at the beginning of Edward I it came into the possession or the Earl of Warwick (the ‘Kingmaker’) who was killed at the battle of Barnet while attempting to prevent the accession of Edward IV. In recognition of his services to the Crown, the Manor was granted to Sir William Stanley, by Edward IV in 1472 and the arms chosen by Sir William were ‘argent’ on a bend azure three bucks’ heads cabossed or, a chef gules’; these arms with the permission of Rt Hon, the Earl of Derby, a descendant of Sir William, have been used as a basis for the Lodge Banner. The motto of Sir William is also relevant – ‘sans changer’ (without change).
WHO ARE WE
Members of our lodge are of all ages and come from many different backgrounds.
Masonry brings us all together and anyone can join.
Here is a photograph of some of our members taken in 2019. After a lodge meeting, we enjoy a meal together which is know as the festive board.