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|image=[[File:Masonic Centre, 45-47 Wilton Road, Bexhill (2).jpg|thumb|class=pageimage]]

|date=~~1931~~-05-13

|date=1934-05-12

|architect=G. Cash

|builder=William McCormick

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|lat=50.83883|lng=0.47613

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~~Opened in May~~ 1931, ~~designed~~ by a Mr G. Cash; and built by William McCormick~~. Home to the Hadrian Lodge~~ for ~~nearly 100 years~~, ~~this~~ distinctive red rusticated brick classical façade is an interesting example of inter-war architecture. The projecting portal centre-piece has an air of grandeur, especially with the flanking globe luminaries on circular section columns.

Although the Hadrian Lodge began using the building by dispensation on 14th October 1931, it was formally dedicated for Masonic use on 12th May 1934. Designed by a Mr G. Cash and built by a lodge member, William McCormick, for a total cost of £3,537-8s-8d. This distinctive red rusticated brick classical façade is an interesting example of inter-war architecture. The projecting portal centre-piece has an air of grandeur, especially with the flanking globe luminaries on circular section columns.

The building is also known as the Masonic Lodge or Masonic Temple. Three craft lodges each hold a one-third interest in the property: Hadrian Lodge No. 2483 (est. 1893), Bexhill Lodge No. 4898 (est. 1927), and the Royal Sovereign Light Lodge No. 6630 (est. 1947).

== Gallery ==

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-Opened in May 1931, designed by a Mr G. Cash; and built by William McCormick. Home to the Hadrian Lodge for nearly 100 years, this distinctive red rusticated brick classical façade is an interesting example of inter-war architecture. The projecting portal centre-piece has an air of grandeur, especially with the flanking globe luminaries on circular section columns.
+Although the Hadrian Lodge began using the building by dispensation on 14th October 1931, it was formally dedicated for Masonic use on 12th May 1934. Designed by a Mr G. Cash and built by a lodge member, William McCormick, for a total cost of £3,537-8s-8d. This distinctive red rusticated brick classical façade is an interesting example of inter-war architecture. The projecting portal centre-piece has an air of grandeur, especially with the flanking globe luminaries on circular section columns.
+The building is also known as the Masonic Lodge or Masonic Temple. Three craft lodges each hold a one-third interest in the property: Hadrian Lodge No. 2483 (est. 1893), Bexhill Lodge No. 4898 (est. 1927), and the Royal Sovereign Light Lodge No. 6630 (est. 1947).
 == Gallery ==
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