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Masonic Centre, 45-47 Wilton Road

LL ref:	187
Start date:	12 May 1934
Architect:	G. Cash
Builder:	William McCormick
Original use:	Masonic lodge
View on map:	Local List \| Bexhill-OSM
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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 Bexhill Masonic Lodge and Bexhill Masonic Temple. Three 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

Interior
Foundation stone

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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.
+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 Bexhill Masonic Lodge and Bexhill Masonic Temple. Three 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).
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