Warrant Details, Meeting Schedule & Host Masonic Hall
Stuart Lodge No. 540 was consecrated in 1847 and works under the jurisdiction of Provincial Grand Lodge of Bedfordshire (UGLE). Regular Lodge meetings are held at Bedford Masonic Centre (Keepers Lane, Wixams) (MK42 6BA).
| Lodge Name | Stuart Lodge |
|---|---|
| Warrant Number | No. 540 |
| Year of Consecration / Origin | 1847 |
| Parent Provincial Grand Lodge | Provincial Grand Lodge of Bedfordshire (UGLE) |
| Host Masonic Hall & Address | Bedford Masonic Centre (Keepers Lane, Wixams) kp Centre, Keepers Lane, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BA (MK42 6BA) |
| Lodge Character / Specialist Focus | Senior Bedford Lodge |
| Regular Meeting Days / Months | Third Wednesday (Sep-Apr) |
| Annual Installation Meeting | October |
Historical Background of Stuart Lodge No. 540
Consecrated in 1847 in Bedford.
Brethren and guests attending Stuart Lodge No. 540 assemble at Bedford Masonic Centre (Keepers Lane, Wixams) in Bedford. Nearest rail access is via Bedford Midland Station (10 mins taxi), with parking available at: Ample free private parking on site for 120 vehicles.
How to Contact the Lodge Secretary (Visiting Brethren & Candidates)
Protocol for Contacting Stuart Lodge No. 540
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 Bedfordshire or the Hall Secretary at Bedford Masonic Centre (Keepers Lane, Wixams) 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 Bedford and wish to enquire about membership in Stuart Lodge No. 540, begin with our UK Candidate Joining Guide or submit a membership enquiry via https://www.bedfordshirefreemasons.org ↗.
Other Warranted Lodges Meeting at Bedford Masonic Centre (Keepers Lane, Wixams)
John Bunyan Lodge No. 5973
Third Saturday of January, February, March, October, November and December