Welcome the to home of
Rose Croix in Wiltshire

The Ancient & Accepted Rite

The Rose Croix is a pathway within Freemasonry that invites reflection, deeper understanding and a quiet search for spiritual meaning. Rooted in timeless symbolism and expressed through beautiful ritual, it is a journey that speaks softly yet profoundly to the heart. Through symbolic rituals, captivating ceremonies and allegorical teachings, it invites Master Masons to dive more deeply into ancient traditions, spiritual insights, and moral values. Many consider it their most profound experience since Initiation and for some it answers long sought whilst for others it opens new doors to questions not previously considered.

For some, it offers answers long sought; for others, it opens new doors to questions not previously considered.

If you sense there is something more to explore within the Craft…

you may already be on the path.

Meet your Inspector General

V.III. Bro. Richard Legge

Head of the Ancient & Accepted Rite in Wiltshire

Richard Legge has built a life centred on service, family and quiet leadership. From his early days in Swindon to a long career supporting others in healthcare and global leadership development, his path has always reflected patience, steadiness and a genuine care for people.

His Masonic journey is much the same, shaped by years of thoughtful work across Craft, Royal Arch and the Rose Croix, and by the countless brethren he has encouraged along the way. As he begins his role as Inspector General for Wiltshire, Richard brings together a lifetime of experience, a deep love of the Province, and a sincere desire to help others grow within the Rite.

Read more about Richard’s journey →

The Ancient and Accepted Rite (as it is known in England and Wales) consists of thirty-three separate degrees, from the 1° to the 33°, under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Council 33° for England and Wales and its Districts and Chapters Overseas. The Supreme Council chooses to accept the three Craft degrees as equivalents to the first three degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Rite and does not Initiate freemasons. Instead, it builds on the experience of Pure Ancient Masonry as administered by the United Grand Lodge of England and recognised Grand Lodges overseas.

Within that framework, the Rose Croix is a progressive journey, with each degree offering its own distinct lessons and moments of reflection. The 18° invites a brother to explore themes of faith, hope and renewal, marking a personal step into a more spiritual understanding of the Craft. The higher degrees each build upon that foundation in their own way. Together, these degrees offer a path of quiet learning and personal growth, with meaning at every step.