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Ancient Landmarks
Ancient Landmarks of Freemasonry are defined as the immemorial usages, fundamental principles, and unalterable essentials that constitute the fixed identity of the Fraternity. Any alteration that destroys one of these core constituents is considered an innovation that would cause the institution to cease being Freemasonry. The phrase itself first appeared in George Payne's Regulations of 1721.
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What are the Ancient Landmarks and who defined them?
The Ancient Landmarks are the immemorial usages and unchangeable fundamental principles that define the fixed identity of Freemasonry. The term first appeared in print in George Payne's Regulations of 1721, published in the 1723 Book of Constitutions. In early lodge practice, the Book of Constitutions itself or the ritual were sometimes referred to as the Landmarks. Jurists later defined them as universal, unrepealable fundamentals existing from time immemorial, without which the fraternity would cease to be itself.
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What are the ancient landmarks
Ancient landmarks represent those foundational principles, universal customs, and essential laws that define the identity and fundamental structure of Freemasonry. The phrase "landmarks of our Order" first appeared in George Payne's Regulations of 1721, which were incorporated into the 1723 Book of Constitutions. At the installation of a Worshipful Master, it is solemnly asserted that no person or body has the authority to make innovations in the Body of Freemasonry.
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What are the ancient landmarks?
Ancient landmarks are the fundamental, unalterable principles and time-honored customs that define the essential identity of Freemasonry. The phrase first appeared in George Payne's Regulations of 1721. Roscoe Pound defined landmarks as universal, immemorial fundamentals from which no Masonic authority may derogate, while Melvin M. Johnson described them as those essentials without any one of which the fraternity would cease to exist.
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