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Union, Lodge of No. 268, Ashton-​under-​Lyne

Catalogue reference: AR/1130

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This record is about the Union, Lodge of No. 268, Ashton-​under-​Lyne dating from 1788 - 1811.

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Reference

AR/1130

Title

Union, Lodge of No. 268, Ashton-​under-​Lyne

Date

1788 - 1811

Description

Annual returns giving names, professions and residence of members of the Lodge of Union [Moderns]. Years 1798 and 1799 are not extant.

Held by
Museum of Freemasonry
Creator(s)
Union, Lodge of, No. 268, Ashton-​under-​Lyne
Physical description

9 documents

Administrative / biographical background

The Lodge of Union No. 268 was established in 1788 and met at the Blackmoor's Head, Old Churchyard, Manchester. In 1822 the lodge moved from Manchester to Mellor, Derbyshire, meeting at the Devonshire Arms, Newhouse Hill. In 1840 the lodge moved to Shuttle Inn, Compstall Bridge, Ludworth, Derbyshire and in 1860 the lodge moved to Ashton-?under-?Lyne, Lancashire, meeting at the Queen's Arms Inn, George Street. The lodge now meets at the Masonic Hall, Albert House, Jowett's Walk, Ashton-?under-?Lyne.

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https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/6176d54b-e92a-4b6b-8e06-df8052f00301/

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Annual Returns

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Union, Lodge of No. 268, Ashton-​under-​Lyne