Provincial Overview & Historical Lineage
The Provincial Grand Lodge of Shropshire governs 37 Craft Lodges across Shrewsbury, Telford (Wellington), Oswestry, Ludlow, Bridgnorth, Whitchurch, and Market Drayton.
Tracing its origins to 1731, Shropshire played a pioneering role in founding the Royal Orthopaedic and Shropshire NHS hospitals.
| Official Title | Provincial Grand Lodge of Shropshire |
|---|---|
| Grand Lodge Constitution | UGLE |
| Geographic Region | West Midlands |
| Provincial Headquarters | Freemasons' Hall, Crewe Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 2HQ |
| Provincial Grand Master | David M. Purslow |
| Provincial Grand Secretary | Andrew J. Delamere |
| Provincial Office Telephone | 01743 366000 |
| Year Constituted | 1731 |
| Warranted Craft Lodges | Approximately 37 Lodges (~1,500 members) |
| Official Provincial Website | https://www.shropshiremasons.org.uk ↗ |
Masonic Halls & Centres in Shropshire
Select a Masonic Hall in Shropshire below for exact street addresses, postcodes, nearest railway stations, parking, resident Lodges, and wedding or function room hire:
Masonic Hall in Shrewsbury (SY2)
Shrewsbury Masonic Hall (Belvidere Road)
50 Belvidere Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5LS
Masonic Hall in Cleobury Mortimer (DY14)
Cleobury Mortimer Golf Club Wyre Common
Cleobury Mortimer Golf Club Wyre Common, Wyre Common, Cleobury Mortimer, DY14 8HQ
Masonic Hall in Ludlow (SY8)
Moor Park School Moor Park
Moor Park School Moor Park, Moor Park, Ludlow, SY8 4DZ
Masonic Hall in Knighton (LD7)
Whitton Community Centre
Whitton Community Centre, Knighton, LD7 1NP
Masonic Hall in Albrighton (WV7)
The Red House High Street
The Red House High Street, High Street, Albrighton, WV7 3LU
Masonic Hall in Bridgnorth (WV16)
Castle Hall West Castle Street
Castle Hall West Castle Street, West Castle Street, Bridgnorth, WV16 4AB
Masonic Hall in Shifnal (TF11)
Park House Hotel Park Street
Park House Hotel Park Street, Park Street, Shifnal, TF11 9BA
Masonic Hall in Newport (The Masonic Hall Wellington Road) (TF10)
The Masonic Hall Wellington Road
The Masonic Hall Wellington Road, Wellington Road, Newport, TF10 7HD
Masonic Hall in Wellington (The Masonic Hall Constitution Hill) (TF1)
The Masonic Hall Constitution Hill
The Masonic Hall Constitution Hill, Constitution Hill, Wellington, TF1 3AY
Masonic Hall in Market Drayton (TF9)
The Beacon Community Centre Prospect Road
The Beacon Community Centre Prospect Road, Prospect Road, Market Drayton, TF9 3AP
Masonic Hall in Church Stretton (SY6)
Masonic Hall 65 High Street
Masonic Hall 65 High Street, 65 High Street, Church Stretton, SY6 6BY
Masonic Hall in Shrewsbury (Freemasons' Hall Crewe Street) (SY1)
Freemasons' Hall Crewe Street
Freemasons' Hall Crewe Street, Crewe Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 2HQ
Masonic Hall in Whitchurch (SY13)
North Shropshire Masonic Rooms Castle Hill
North Shropshire Masonic Rooms Castle Hill, Castle Hill, Whitchurch, SY13 1BQ
Masonic Hall in Ellesmere (SY12)
The Town Hall Willow Street
The Town Hall Willow Street, Willow Street, Ellesmere, SY12 0AL
Masonic Hall in Oswestry (SY11)
Freemasons' Hall Roft Street
Freemasons' Hall Roft Street, Roft Street, Oswestry, SY11 2EP
Premier & Historic Warranted Lodges in Shropshire
| Lodge Name & Warrant No. | Consecrated | Specialist / Ritual Type | Regular Meeting Schedule | Masonic Hall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salopian Lodge No. 262 | 1788 | Premier Shropshire Lodge | Second Monday (Oct-May) | SHREWSBURY |
| The Iron Bridge Lodge No. 9897 | 1925 | Universities Scheme (University of Chester (Shrewsbury campus) ) | First Monday of February; second Wednesday of May and September | SHREWSBURY |
Shropshire Provincial Regalia & Joining Information
Brethren appointed to Provincial Grand Rank in Provincial Grand Lodge of Shropshire wear the official Shropshire 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 Shropshire.