Mark Masonry was originally practiced as part of "Antients" Craft Freemasonry in England within the
structure of the Craft Lodge. At the Union of the two Grand Lodges in 1813, the Mark degree was not
recognised and did not form part of the re-organisation. In 1856 an attempt was made to re-introduce
it, but when this failed a separate Mark Grand Lodge was created.
Mark Masonry consists of two degrees - Mark Man and Mark Master Mason. Both are carried out in the one
ceremony. It develops the theme of the Fellowcraft Freemason. Although it must be said that the Mark
degree as practiced under other jurisdictions does differ somewhat from the English ceremony. In some
Grand Lodges, the Mark degree is a pre-requisite for the Holy Royal Arch, and is worked in the Craft
Lodge or the Royal Arch Chapter.
The structure of Mark Masonry is similar to the Craft in that under the Grand Lodge are Provincial
Grand Lodges. The Provincial Grand Lodge of the Channel Islands meets in Jersey and Guernsey and has
members from all the islands.