Our Lodge Seal

Lodge Seal for Craigantlet Masonic Lodge of Friendship

The Lodge Seal for Craigantlet Masonic Lodge of Friendship No. 486

Craigantlet Masonic Lodge of Friendship

Many Masonic Lodges possess a Lodge Seal, traditionally used to create an embossed impression on paper or other materials. Historically, seals were used to authenticate documents, secure correspondence, and signify authority or authenticity.

The seal of a Lodge often reflects its history, heritage, or local connections.

The Lodge Seal of Craigantlet Lodge of Friendship No. 486 was created while the Lodge met at Crawfordsburn, prior to moving to Holywood in 1967.

Depicted within the seal is the majestic waterfall at Crawfordsburn, together with the surrounding craggy rock face, reflecting the area from which the Lodge takes much of its early identity.

Also featured is a Sheaf of Corn, acknowledging the many founder members in 1920 who were local farmers, while also carrying important Masonic symbolism.

In Freemasonry, the Sheaf of Corn is associated with the dedication and consecration of a Lodge and symbolises the fruits of labour, sacrifice, and reward.

Historically, corn, wine, and oil represented the rewards of labour to ancient peoples and remain important symbolic references in Masonic tradition.

Our Lodge Seal continues to be used today for a variety of official purposes, including the embossing of minutes, formal correspondence, and certificates.