Freemasonry in Maidstone
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Agricola Lodge No 4501
Experience Friendship, Inclusivity and Mentorship
Consecrated in 1923, Agricola Lodge No. 4501 began as a sanctuary for those connected to the rich agricultural heritage of the Garden of England. Today, we have grown into a vibrant, modern social network of men from all walks of life. While our roots remain firmly planted in our proud Maidstone history, our focus is firmly on cultivating lifelong friendships, enjoying great camaraderie, and making a lasting, positive impact on our local community.
Inclusivity – This captures the 21st-century reality of UK Freemasonry. It represents the deliberate breaking down of old social barriers, bringing together men from entirely different generations, professions, and cultures who would otherwise never meet.
Find Us
Where
Maidstone Masonic Centre
Off Courtenay Rd,
Maidstone ME15 6LF
When
Mon - Fri
9am - 5pm
"Bringing Maidstone together—building friendships, supporting community, making an impact."
Agricola Lodge: Grounded in Maidstone, growing for the future.
"Agricola" translates from Latin to mean farmer or tiller of the land, and the lodge badge traditionally features Ceres, the Roman goddess of the harvest, surrounded by the classic crops of the Garden of England (hops, wheat, and apples).
Links to helpful sites
United Grand Lodge
Cornwallies East Kent Freemasons Charity
Kent Museum of Freemasonry
The Order of Woman Freemasons
East Kent Freemasons
The Honourable Fraternity of Ancient Freemasons
Teddies for Loving Care
Maidstone Freemasons
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Our Mission & Vision
WHAT WE ARE
We are a unique members’ organisation that has thrived for over 300 years. Having no political or religious affiliations, we comprise members of all ages, races, religions, cultures and backgrounds. We meet in our individual Lodges throughout the country where we have ceremonial traditions which encourage us both to be more tolerant and respectful and actively to fulfil our civic and charitable responsibilities; we also make time to eat, drink and meet together, and form lifelong friendships.
WHAT WE AIM FOR
To attract those from all backgrounds and walks of life, enabling them to develop into more thoughtful and confident people. To inspire and challenge them to practise the core values we celebrate – Integrity, Friendship, Respect, Service– in their private and public lives. To cement our reputation as a force for good in our communities and society at large and as a thriving organisation that people aspire to join.
HOW WE WILL ACHIEVE THIS
Over the next 7 years, we will enhance our reputation as a thriving organisation that people aspire to join and broaden our membership across all age groups.
What is Freemasonry?
Freemasonry is one of the world’s oldest social and charitable organisations, with its origins rooted in the traditions of the medieval stonemasons who built our cathedrals and castles.
It is here that a number of the famous elements of Freemasonry find their roots. In the medieval era, stonemasons often travelled around to find work in different locations. To demonstrate their level of qualification, they would use grips, words and signs in order to distinguish themselves from unqualified builders.
Freemasonry uses building analogies to teach members how to lead productive lives that benefit the communities that they live in. In the medieval era, stonemasons wore aprons and gloves to protect themselves while working on shaping rough pieces of stone, but in today’s society Freemasons meet to build friendships and communities rather than cathedrals and castles.
Contact Us
Maidstone Masonic Centre, Courtney Road, Maidstone, England ME15 6LF, United Kingdom