The Lodge
Prince Edwin's Lodge No. 125
A historic Masonic Lodge in the Cinque Port town of Hythe, Kent, with roots reaching back to 1771 and a living connection to Freemasonry today.
Warrant
1771
The Lodge's warrant dates from 1771, placing Prince Edwin's among the older Lodges connected with the Province.
Hythe
Since 1807
The Lodge began working in Hythe at the Red Lion on 2 March 1807, becoming part of the town's civic and social story.
Heritage
Atholl Lodge
Prince Edwin's is one of the Associated Atholl Lodges, a distinction that gives the Lodge an unusual and valuable historical identity.
Welcome
A Lodge with deep roots and an open welcome
Prince Edwin's Lodge No. 125 is based at Hythe Masonic Centre on Windmill Street. The Lodge is over 200 years old, but its purpose remains simple: friendship, charitable values, self-improvement and fellowship.
Visitors, prospective members and anyone with questions about Freemasonry are encouraged to get in touch. The Lodge can explain what Freemasonry is, how membership works, and what to expect from a Lodge connected to both local history and the wider United Grand Lodge of England.
1771
Date of warrant
1807
Hythe working begins
125
Current Lodge number
Freemasonry
What the Lodge offers
For members, the Lodge is a regular place of friendship, ceremony, learning and charitable support. For the public, it is a point of contact for honest questions about modern Freemasonry in Hythe.
- A welcoming Lodge with a long and well-documented history.
- Connection to the Province of East Kent and the United Grand Lodge of England.
- A home at Hythe Masonic Centre, owned and maintained by the Lodge.
- Support for visitors, new enquiries and those simply curious about Freemasonry.
Heritage
Key moments in the Lodge story
The full archive deserves its own History page. This page gives visitors the essential outline before they go deeper.
1771
Warrant granted to Prince Edwin's Lodge.
1807
Prince Edwin's begins working in Hythe at the Red Lion.
1813
The Union of the Grand Lodges reshapes English Freemasonry.
Today
The Lodge continues from Hythe Masonic Centre on Windmill Street.
Atholl Connection
A distinctive place in Masonic history
Prince Edwin's Lodge is one of the Associated Atholl Lodges. The Lodge also owns a historic Atholl Lodges Chart, a rare and characterful artefact that helps tell this wider story.
The Atholl Lodges Chart
The chart is a strong visual feature for the site and should be used to introduce visitors to the Lodge's distinctive heritage. A dedicated history section can explain the Atholl connection in greater depth.
Make Contact
Interested in Freemasonry?
If you would like to ask about Freemasonry, visiting the Lodge, or becoming a member, send an enquiry and the Lodge will be pleased to respond.