Lodges located more than five miles from Freemasons’ Hall in London are classified as Provincial or District Lodges, governed by the oversight of the Provincial or District Grand Master within their jurisdiction. This classification is subject to the stipulations outlined in Rules 60 and 91. Additionally, Lodges situated between five and ten miles from Freemasons’ Hall may be designated as London Lodges, contingent upon the consent of the Grand Master, thereby adhering to Rule 128. This framework establishes the administrative structure for Lodges outside the central London area, ensuring they operate under defined regulations while allowing for certain exceptions based on proximity to Freemasons’ Hall. The document emphasizes the importance of jurisdictional authority and the need for compliance with specific rules governing Lodge operations.
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All Lodges held at a greater distance than five miles from Freemasons’ Hall, London, are, subject to the provisions of Rules 60 and 91, Provincial or District Lodges, and are under the immediate superintendence of the Provincial or District Grand Master within whose jurisdiction they meet, provided always that a Lodge held between five and ten miles from Freemasons’ Hall, London, may with the consent of the Grand Master be a London Lodge to which Rule 128 applies.