Warrant Details, Meeting Schedule & Host Masonic Hall
Phoenix Lodge No. 257 was consecrated in 1786 and works under the jurisdiction of Provincial Grand Lodge of Hampshire and Isle of Wight (UGLE). Regular Lodge meetings are held at Portsmouth Masonic Centre (Southsea & Cosham) (PO4 0JY).
| Lodge Name | Phoenix Lodge |
|---|---|
| Warrant Number | No. 257 |
| Year of Consecration / Origin | 1786 |
| Parent Provincial Grand Lodge | Provincial Grand Lodge of Hampshire and Isle of Wight (UGLE) |
| Host Masonic Hall & Address | Portsmouth Masonic Centre (Southsea & Cosham) 79 Victoria Road South, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 2BU (PO4 0JY) |
| Lodge Character / Specialist Focus | Royal Navy & Admiral Nelson Heritage |
| Regular Meeting Days / Months | Fourth Wednesday (Sep-May) |
| Annual Installation Meeting | November |
Historical Background of Phoenix Lodge No. 257
Warranted in 1786 in Portsmouth with deep historical ties to Royal Navy officers; meets at the Phoenix Temple in Southsea.
Brethren and guests attending Phoenix Lodge No. 257 assemble at Portsmouth Masonic Centre (Southsea & Cosham) in Portsmouth. Nearest rail access is via Portsmouth & Southsea or Fratton Station (10 mins walk); Cosham Station for Highbury, with parking available at: Private parking on site at Victoria Road South and Highbury Road, Cosham.
How to Contact the Lodge Secretary (Visiting Brethren & Candidates)
Protocol for Contacting Phoenix Lodge No. 257
In accordance with Grand Lodge data protection and Masonic etiquette, personal home addresses of Lodge Secretaries are never published on open web pages. Instead, all official correspondence is routed securely through the Provincial Grand Secretary's office or the Hall Secretary:
- For Visiting Brethren: Contact the Provincial Office of Provincial Grand Lodge of Hampshire and Isle of Wight or the Hall Secretary at Portsmouth Masonic Centre (Southsea & Cosham) stating your full name, Craft rank, mother Lodge name and number, and Grand Lodge Certificate number.
- For Prospective Candidates: If you live, study, or work near Portsmouth and wish to enquire about membership in Phoenix Lodge No. 257, begin with our UK Candidate Joining Guide or submit a membership enquiry via https://www.hiowmasons.org ↗.