Welcome to our website, the home of Mark Masons in Durham. Here you will find a wealth of information about Mark and Royal Ark Freemasonry in the Province of Durham. If you would like to know more about us, what we stand for, how we are organised, latest news and how to join us, I am confident that you will find our Website useful and informative.
Our Province was originally part of the Mark Province of Northumberland and Durham, which was constituted in 1870. In 1920 Durham became a Mark Province in its own right and since then there have been eight Provincial Grand Masters. The 2020-21 year was the Centenary of our Province and whilst we prepared for a happy year of celebration the Covid pandemic cut short out festivities. However, we still managed to celebrate with the culmination of the Centenary Project helping children and young adults in our Province.
So, whether or not you are a Mark Freemason, please come in and have a look round. If you would like to know more, please do not hesitate to contact us by using the form provided. We will be delighted to hear from you.
David Nigel Hanson
Provincial Grand Master
The Mark
The Mark Degree is open to all Master Masons. The story is based upon the building of King Solomon’s Temple.
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The Mariners
The Royal Ark Mariner Degree is open to all MarkMaster Masons. The story is based upon the great flood.
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Travelling Gavel
The Travelling Gavel has been created to help increase visiting amongst Lodges within the Province
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Latest News
Durham 2029 Festival
The Durham 2029 Festival to raise funds for the Mark Benevolent Fund was launched on Saturday 21 January 2023 at a gala event in Dunston. READ MORE
New Provincial Grand Master
The new Provincial Grand Master for the Mark Province of Durham was installed on Monday 28 November by the Pro Grand Master at The FED in Dunston READ MORE
Dinner for Denny
The Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of Durham held a Dinner for Denny to celebrate 8 years as PGM READ MORE
Clavering Mark
The Deputy Provincial Grand Master in Charge and his Team visited Clavering Mark to present a 60 year certificate to Alf Morris READ MORE