The Royal Kent Lodge of Antiquity
No: 20
Welcome - if you like what you see, and you share the same values, please enquire about how you may participate
Welcome - if you like what you see, and you share the same values, please enquire about how you may participate
The Royal Kent Lodge of Antiquity No. 20 is the oldest Masonic lodge in the Province of East Kent, with a proud heritage tracing back several centuries. Originally founded in the early 18th century, the lodge has played a significant role in the development and preservation of Masonic traditions.
Its name reflects both its royal connections and its status as a lodge of antiquity, signifying its long-standing commitment to the values of Integrity, Friendship, Respect, and Service. Over the years, the lodge has welcomed generations of Freemasons, fostering fraternity and upholding the timeless principles of the Craft.
Today, The Royal Kent Lodge of Antiquity No. 20 continues to thrive, combining respect for tradition with a forward-looking approach. As the oldest lodge in East Kent, it remains dedicated to charitable work, personal development, and strengthening the bonds of Freemasonry in the region and beyond.
Integrity
Rather than working on buildings like the masons of old, today’s Freemasons focus on building themselves as people of integrity, and membership provides the structure to help achieve that goal.
Friendship
One of the oldest social organisations in the world, Freemasonry is not defined by an ideology. It is open to people from all religions and political persuasions and provides the common foundation for friendships between members, many of which will last for life.
Respect
With a membership of more than 150,000 people drawn from communities across the UK, Freemasonry brings people together irrespective of their race, religion or any other perceived differences that can divide us as a society.
Service
Whether participating in events, fundraising for a charitable cause or volunteering for public or community organisations, service is at the very heart of Freemasonry. Our members make valuable contributions by donating time, resources and skills.
Freemasonry is the oldest fraternal organization in the world. Though its origins can be traced to the stonemasons and cathedral builders of Medieval times, Freemasonry remains a vital force in the daily lives of millions of men across the globe.
Through a series of degrees and ceremonies, the values of Freemasonry are passed from generation to generation, Mason to Mason, in a timeless and tireless effort to make good men better. These degrees provide a framework that affects every aspect of modern life and are based on the values of brotherly love, relief, and truth.
Every year in virtually every city and town across the UK, thousands of men join the ranks of Freemasonry. Men of honour and integrity. Of charity and obligation. Each with a vow to be the best they can be. To be more than just a man. To be a Mason.
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