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Purbeck Lodge · No. 4355

Light exists for those
who seek it.

"To be a Freemason is to seek light — to know yourself,
to serve your neighbour, and to build something that endures."

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The first time a man enters the Lodge, he usually expects secrets.
What he finds instead is brotherhood, purpose, and himself.

Ancient Charge · English Freemasonry

Corfe Castle at night

Our Home · The Purbecks

Rooted in
Dorset Stone

In the heart of the Isle of Purbeck, where ancient hills meet the sea, Purbeck Lodge No. 4355 has made its home. The Dorset landscape — wild, enduring, and quietly beautiful — is the natural setting for our Brotherhood.

We meet in the heart of Dorset, carrying our heritage forward in every handshake, every supper, every act of fellowship.

WWI tanks at the Somme

Our Heritage · 1916

Born of Steel
& Brotherhood

Purbeck Lodge No. 4355 traces its origins to the bonds forged between men of the Royal Tank Regiment during the Great War — the first men ever to take armoured steel into battle, at the Somme in September 1916.

Those who survived found in Freemasonry a ritual language for what they had already lived: brotherhood, duty, remembrance, and the quiet rebuilding of a moral life.

Your Path Forward

The Journey into Freemasonry

I

Enquire

A quiet message. No obligation, no pressure — simply a conversation to begin.

II

Meet Us

You will be invited to meet members informally. Freemasonry begins with genuine human connection.

III

Be Proposed

If Masonry seems right for you, a member will propose your candidature. The craft moves at the pace of trust.

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Enter the Light

Your initiation — ancient, moving, unforgettable — marks the beginning of a journey that will enrich your life.

Take the First Step

The craft moves at the pace of trust, never of urgency.

Begin Your Enquiry