Warrant Details, Meeting Schedule & Host Masonic Hall
St John the Baptist Lodge No. 39 was consecrated in 1732 and works under the jurisdiction of Provincial Grand Lodge of Devonshire (UGLE). Regular Lodge meetings are held at Exeter Masonic Hall (Gandy Street) (EX4 3LS).
| Lodge Name | St John the Baptist Lodge |
|---|---|
| Warrant Number | No. 39 |
| Year of Consecration / Origin | 1732 |
| Parent Provincial Grand Lodge | Provincial Grand Lodge of Devonshire (UGLE) |
| Host Masonic Hall & Address | Exeter Masonic Hall (Gandy Street) 27 Gandy Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3LS (EX4 3LS) |
| Lodge Character / Specialist Focus | Oldest Provincial Lodge in England (1732) |
| Regular Meeting Days / Months | Last Thursday (Sep-Apr) |
| Annual Installation Meeting | January |
Historical Background of St John the Baptist Lodge No. 39
Warranted on 11 July 1732, the oldest surviving Lodge warranted in the English Provinces; meets at 27 Gandy Street, Exeter.
Brethren and guests attending St John the Baptist Lodge No. 39 assemble at Exeter Masonic Hall (Gandy Street) in Exeter. Nearest rail access is via Exeter Central Station (2 mins walk), with parking available at: Guildhall and John Lewis multi-storey car parks within 3 minutes walk.
How to Contact the Lodge Secretary (Visiting Brethren & Candidates)
Protocol for Contacting St John the Baptist Lodge No. 39
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 Devonshire or the Hall Secretary at Exeter Masonic Hall (Gandy Street) 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 Exeter and wish to enquire about membership in St John the Baptist Lodge No. 39, begin with our UK Candidate Joining Guide or submit a membership enquiry via https://devonshirefreemasons.org.uk ↗.