About Eling Manor...

Where did the name of our Lodge, Eling Manor come from?

It was first thought that Eling Manor referred to a large house near to the Masonic Hall which has now been renamed to Colbury House by a previous owner but look into it a little more the probable reality is that Eling Manor actually refers to the whole area or Manor of Eling, i.e  Totton, Netley Marsh, Marchwood, Testwood, Copythorne & Colbury.  Eling Manor is mentioned in the Doomsday Book and was owned by the Crown until 1193 and was then purchased by the Hussey family.  The Hussey family crest included a cross vert (green cross) which can be seen in the Lodge's Emblem as on the pictured Founders Jewel. 

When did Eling Manor start?

The Eling Manor Lodge was consecrated on Friday 6th April 1954. Initially the lodge met at the Masonic Hall in Lymington, Hampshire. But moved to it's present and permanent home at Totton Masonic Hall, Lexby Road, Totton, Hampshire. The patronage of the Lodge is held by The Royal Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys.
From the early days the brethren of the lodge were proud of the quality of the ceremonies they performed. This pride has filtered down through the years and the quality of the work that the brethren do today is still held in high esteem. 

Freemasonry and Charitable Giving

Freemasons give freely of their own time and make regular contributions to local charities and good causes which are nominated by the brethen of the lodge​ each year.