Founding of the Ancient and Accepted Rite for England and Wales
- When
- 1845
- Where
- England and Wales; United Kingdom
- Episodes
- 2
The Ancient and Accepted Rite for England and Wales was established in 1845 when its Supreme Council was warranted by the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the USA. Known colloquially as the Rose Croix, this body operates through Districts and Chapters Overseas, distinct from the broader Scottish Rite terminology used in continental Europe.
Episodes
- 1845 Warrant Issuance
The Supreme Council for England and Wales was warranted in 1845 by the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the USA, establishing the formal jurisdiction.
- District Administration Structure
The jurisdiction is organized into Districts that administer Rose Croix Chapters, defining the operational structure of the English and Welsh Rite.
Background and detail
Jurisdictional Structure. In England and Wales, the Rite is colloquially called the Rose Croix, though this refers to only one degree. The jurisdiction is divided into Districts, which administer the Rose Croix Chapters within their respective areas. This structure distinguishes the English and Welsh jurisdiction from continental European bodies that retain the term 'Écossais' or 'Scottish' in their titles.
Warrant and Origin. The Supreme Council for England and Wales was warranted in 1845 by the Supreme Council of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the USA. This jurisdiction had been formed in 1813 and was inactive from 1832 to 1845 before issuing the warrant that established the English and Welsh body as a distinct entity within the broader Masonic framework.
People involved
- Northern Masonic Jurisdiction · Warranting Authority
- Supreme Council for England and Wales · Founding Body
Sources
- Scottish Rite Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
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