Warrant Details, Meeting Schedule & Host Masonic Hall
Foundation Lodge No. 82 was consecrated in 1753 and works under the jurisdiction of Provincial Grand Lodge of Gloucestershire (UGLE). Regular Lodge meetings are held at Cheltenham Masonic Hall (Portland Street) (GL52 2JX).
| Lodge Name | Foundation Lodge |
|---|---|
| Warrant Number | No. 82 |
| Year of Consecration / Origin | 1753 |
| Parent Provincial Grand Lodge | Provincial Grand Lodge of Gloucestershire (UGLE) |
| Host Masonic Hall & Address | Cheltenham Masonic Hall (Portland Street) Portland Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 2PB (GL52 2JX) |
| Lodge Character / Specialist Focus | Regency Temple (1823) |
| Regular Meeting Days / Months | Fourth Wednesday (Sep-Apr) |
| Annual Installation Meeting | November |
Historical Background of Foundation Lodge No. 82
Warranted in 1753; built and still meets inside the Grade II* listed 1823 Regency Masonic Hall on Portland Street, Cheltenham.
Brethren and guests attending Foundation Lodge No. 82 assemble at Cheltenham Masonic Hall (Portland Street) in Cheltenham. Nearest rail access is via Cheltenham Spa Station (8 mins taxi); adjacent to Pittville and Town Centre, with parking available at: Portland Street Car Park and North Place Car Park immediately opposite the Hall.
How to Contact the Lodge Secretary (Visiting Brethren & Candidates)
Protocol for Contacting Foundation Lodge No. 82
In accordance with Grand Lodge data protection and Masonic etiquette, personal home addresses of Lodge Secretaries are never published on open web pages. Instead, all official correspondence is routed securely through the Provincial Grand Secretary's office or the Hall Secretary:
- For Visiting Brethren: Contact the Provincial Office of Provincial Grand Lodge of Gloucestershire or the Hall Secretary at Cheltenham Masonic Hall (Portland Street) stating your full name, Craft rank, mother Lodge name and number, and Grand Lodge Certificate number.
- For Prospective Candidates: If you live, study, or work near Cheltenham and wish to enquire about membership in Foundation Lodge No. 82, begin with our UK Candidate Joining Guide or submit a membership enquiry via https://www.glosmasons.org.uk ↗.