Provincial Overview & Historical Lineage
One of the largest Provinces in England, the Provincial Grand Lodge of Essex administers over 310 Craft Lodges across Chelmsford, Southend-on-Sea, Colchester, Upminster, Loughton, Chingford, Orsett, and Harlow.
Founded in 1776 by Thomas Dunckerley, Essex combines thriving suburban Masonic Centres near London with historic coastal and market town temples.
| Official Title | Provincial Grand Lodge of Essex |
|---|---|
| Grand Lodge Constitution | UGLE |
| Geographic Region | East of England |
| Provincial Headquarters | 2 Station Court, Station Approach, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7AT |
| Provincial Grand Master | Paul W. Tarrant |
| Provincial Grand Secretary | Jonathon C. S. Glynn |
| Provincial Office Telephone | 01268 571610 |
| Year Constituted | 1776 |
| Warranted Craft Lodges | Approximately 310 Lodges (~8,800 members) |
| Official Provincial Website | https://www.essexfreemasons.org.uk ↗ |
Masonic Halls & Centres in Essex
Select a Masonic Hall in Essex below for exact street addresses, postcodes, nearest railway stations, parking, resident Lodges, and wedding or function room hire:
Masonic Hall in Chelmsford (CM1)
Chelmsford Masonic Centre (County Hotel & Rainsford Road)
29 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2QD
Masonic Hall in Southend-on-Sea (SS1)
Southend Masonic Centre (Saxon Hall)
Aviation Way, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6UN
Masonic Hall in Colchester (CO1)
Colchester Masonic Centre (St Giles)
St John's Green, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EZ
Masonic Hall in Chingford (E4)
Chingford Masonic Hall Forest Approach
Chingford Masonic Hall Forest Approach, Forest Approach, Chingford, E4 7AZ
Masonic Hall in Loughton (IG10)
Loughton Masonic Hall 16 High Beech Road
Loughton Masonic Hall 16 High Beech Road, 16 High Beech Road, Loughton, IG10 4BL
Masonic Hall in Upminster (RM14)
Upminster Masonic Hall Deyncourt Gardens
Upminster Masonic Hall Deyncourt Gardens, Deyncourt Gardens, Upminster, RM14 1DF
Masonic Hall in Harlow (CM17)
Harlow Masonic Hall Church Road
Harlow Masonic Hall Church Road, Church Road, Harlow, CM17 9AW
Masonic Hall in Chadwell St Mary (RM16)
Cross Keys Masonic Centre 2 River View
Cross Keys Masonic Centre 2 River View, 2 River View, Chadwell St Mary, RM16 4DH
Masonic Hall in Orsett (RM16)
Orsett Masonic Hall Rectory Road
Orsett Masonic Hall Rectory Road, Rectory Road, Orsett, RM16 3EH
Masonic Hall in Hutton (CM13)
Hutton Masonic Hall Mount Avenue
Hutton Masonic Hall Mount Avenue, Mount Avenue, Hutton, CM13 2NS
Masonic Hall in Chelmsford (Chelmsford Masonic Hall County Hotel) (CM1)
Chelmsford Masonic Hall County Hotel
Chelmsford Masonic Hall County Hotel, County Hotel, Chelmsford, CM1 2PZ
Masonic Hall in Southend-on-Sea (Southend Masonic Centre Saxon Hall) (SS2)
Southend Masonic Centre Saxon Hall
Southend Masonic Centre Saxon Hall, Saxon Hall, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6UN
Masonic Hall in Rochford (SS4)
Rochford Masonic Hall The Old Court House
Rochford Masonic Hall The Old Court House, The Old Court House, Rochford, SS4 1BQ
Masonic Hall in Essex (SS3)
Royal British Legion Club 204 High Street
Royal British Legion Club 204 High Street, 204 High Street, Essex, SS3 0HF
Masonic Hall in Maldon (CM9)
Maldon Masonic Hall 3 Cromwell Hill
Maldon Masonic Hall 3 Cromwell Hill, 3 Cromwell Hill, Maldon, CM9 4QD
Masonic Hall in Burnham-on-Crouch (CM0)
Clark-Lewis Hall 53 Station Road
Clark-Lewis Hall 53 Station Road, 53 Station Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8HF
Masonic Hall in Witham (CM8)
Witham Masonic Hall Maldon Road
Witham Masonic Hall Maldon Road, Maldon Road, Witham, CM8 1HN
Masonic Hall in Braintree (CM7)
Howard Hall 36 Bocking End
Howard Hall 36 Bocking End, 36 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AA
Masonic Hall in Kelvedon (CO5)
Kelvedon Masonic Hall High Street
Kelvedon Masonic Hall High Street, High Street, Kelvedon, CO5 9DX
Masonic Hall in Tollesbury (CM9)
Tollesbury Masonic Hall East Street
Tollesbury Masonic Hall East Street, East Street, Tollesbury, CM9 8QE
Masonic Hall in Halstead (CO9)
Halstead Masonic Hall Parsonage Street
Halstead Masonic Hall Parsonage Street, Parsonage Street, Halstead, CO9 2JZ
Masonic Hall in Colchester (Royal British Legion Club 39 Barfield Road) (CO5)
Royal British Legion Club 39 Barfield Road
Royal British Legion Club 39 Barfield Road, 39 Barfield Road, Colchester, CO5 8QX
Masonic Hall in Colchester (St Giles Masonic Centre 5 St John's Green) (CO2)
St Giles Masonic Centre 5 St John's Green
St Giles Masonic Centre 5 St John's Green, 5 St John's Green, Colchester, CO2 7EZ
Masonic Hall in Saffron Walden (CB10)
The Walden Freemasons' Hall Church Street
The Walden Freemasons' Hall Church Street, Church Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1JW
Masonic Hall in Wivenhoe (CO7)
Wivenhoe Masonic Hall 26 The Avenue
Wivenhoe Masonic Hall 26 The Avenue, 26 The Avenue, Wivenhoe, CO7 9AH
Masonic Hall in Brightlingsea (CO7)
Brightlingsea Masonic Hall Tower Street
Brightlingsea Masonic Hall Tower Street, Tower Street, Brightlingsea, CO7 0AL
Masonic Hall in Manningtree (CO11)
Mistley Masonic Hall South Street
Mistley Masonic Hall South Street, South Street, Manningtree, CO11 1BG
Masonic Hall in Clacton-on-Sea (CO15)
Colvin Memorial Temple 7 Holland Road
Colvin Memorial Temple 7 Holland Road, 7 Holland Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 5SD
Masonic Hall in Frinton-on-Sea (CO13)
Frinton and Walton Masonic Hall Station Road
Frinton and Walton Masonic Hall Station Road, Station Road, Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 0LU
Masonic Hall in Harwich (CO12)
Harwich Masonic Hall 42 Ferndale Road
Harwich Masonic Hall 42 Ferndale Road, 42 Ferndale Road, Harwich, CO12 3BP
Premier & Historic Warranted Lodges in Essex
| Lodge Name & Warrant No. | Consecrated | Specialist / Ritual Type | Regular Meeting Schedule | Masonic Hall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge of Good Fellowship No. 276 | 1789 | Senior Chelmsford Lodge | Third Thursday (Sep-Apr) | CHELMSFORD |
| The Priory Lodge No. 1000 | 1864 | Millennium Warrant Number | Third Thursday (Sep-Apr) | SOUTHEND ON SEA |
| Angel Lodge No. 51 | 1735 | Oldest Lodge in Essex | First Thursday (Oct-May) | COLCHESTER |
| Boswell Lodge No. 7759 | 1961 | Universities Scheme (Anglia Ruskin University) | Fourth Saturday from September to April except December | CHELMSFORD CHELMSFORD MASONIC HALL COUNTY HOTEL |
| Ostrea Lodge No. 8209 | 1968 | Universities Scheme (University of Essex) | Second Saturday from October to April | WIVENHOE |
| St Katharine's Lodge No. 5376 | 1925 | Universities Scheme (University of Essex Southend University Ho) | 1st Saturdays of February, March, April. October (Installation), December. | ROCHFORD |
| Thomas Ralling Lodge No. 2508 | 1894 | Universities Scheme (University of Essex Other Universities in ) | Thomas Ralling Lodge: 4th Saturday of April (Installation), 4th Saturday of May, 1st Satur | LOUGHTON |
| Venturer Lodge No. 7897 | 1972 | Special Interest (Scout Association & Kindred) | Regular Masonic Season (Oct–May) | CHINGFORD |
Essex Provincial Regalia & Joining Information
Brethren appointed to Provincial Grand Rank in Provincial Grand Lodge of Essex wear the official Essex Provincial emblem on their full dress and undress aprons and collar jewels in accordance with Book of Constitutions dress regulations. Explore our Province-Specific Regalia & Apron Showcase or read our Step-by-Step Guide to Joining Freemasonry in Essex.