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.
Denny Wilson
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
Centenary for Harte
Harte Lodge of Mark Master Masons held their centenary celebration in Hartlepool in October 2021 READ MORE
Darlington centenary celebration
The Darlington centenary celebration was held in October to mark the milestone event for this Royal Ark Mariner Lodge READ MORE
St Thomas call time
After struggling for members, sadly St Thomas Lodge in Stockton decided to call time and become inactive. READ MORE
MBF Tribute Benefits Durham Hospices
The Mark Benevolent Fund MBF pays tribute to His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh by a Grant of £1.25m to support hospices in England and Wales READ MORE