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16. What is a Masonic "Province"
A Masonic "Province" is a geographically defined area for the purposes of Masonic administration - of which there are 47 in England and Wales. They are closely associated with County or Regional boundaries. The Masonic Lodges within each "Province" are grouped and administered from a central office of management - the Provincial Office - and governed by the Provincial Grand Lodge. That in turn, is responsible to the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) - the supreme governing body for Freemasonry in England and Wales.
Hence in this region, we have the Provincial Grand Lodge for Durham based at 8 The Esplanade, Sunderland, SR2 7BH.
Overseas, the term "District" is used to define the UGLE's geographic areas of Masonic administration.
