Local Freemasonry

This listing is to give the basic information on two local lodges that belong to the United Grand Lodge of England. Many residents of Shrivenham and the surrounding district are members of the two Craft Lodges that meet in Faringdon. The oldest is the Vale of White Horse Lodge No 1770, that was consecrated in 1878. From that lodge came the Ashdown Lodge No 8592, described as a daughter lodge of VOWH.

To see a once framed picture of Ashdown House with a letter attached to the back of it, and donated to Ashdown Lodge on it's consecration by a member of the Craven family, please go HERE

In September 2024, Ashdown Lodge celebrated it's 50th Anniversary, and the meeting of 19th was carried out for that purpose. A book was also printed and presented to each member at the dinner. To read a copy in PDF format please go HERE There is also a printed book on shelf S2B.

From the book collation came a number of documents; Consecration Dinner Menu, 1st Installation booklet, Lodge Banner Dedication, another letter from Rupert Craven (aged 98).

Ashdown Lodge No 8592

Collated by W.Bro Neil B. Maw