PORTCULLIS FREEMASONS LODGE NO. 6672
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BEYOND THE CRAFT


Appendant or Side Orders

 Portcullis Lodge is a Craft Lodge, that is, encompassing the three degrees in Freemasonry. There are however several other Masonic orders (sometimes called the side or appendant or concordant orders) to which Master Masons in good standing may seek to join..  Three of these are described below together with a link to their website.

There are several other orders.  A diagram indicating  the connections of several degrees and orders is shown below.

MARK MASTER MASONS

It appears this degree arose from the ancient custom of a stone mason choosing a special mark to identify his work. For more information click the heading or logo
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ROYAL ARCH MASONS

Sometimes known as Chapter, this is based on the return to Jerusalem from captivity in Babylon. For a description of this order click the heading​ or logo
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ROYAL ARK MARINERS

The Royal Ark Mariner order has its basis in the story of Noah and the Flood.  It is moored to a Lodge of Mark Master Masons.  For more information click the heading or logo​

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​Last update   28 March 2021
Portcullis Lodge No 6672
  • Welcome
  • About Portcullis
    • Location
    • History
    • Historic Notes
    • Programme 2020
    • News & Events
  • Freemasonry & You
    • Join Us
  • Links
    • Recommended Reading
  • Contact
  • Charity
    • Charitable Activities
  • Gallery
  • Beyond The Craft