Mark Masonry was originally practiced as part of 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.