The History and Antiquities of London, Westminster, Southwark, and Parts Adjacent, vol. 2
Allen, Thomas
1828
Masons. 30.
. on achevron, between towers a pair of compasses of the . . A tower as in the arms. .
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The company of masons was originally incorporated Hen. II. | |
407 | , by the name and style of In , William Hanckstow, Clarencieux king at arms, granted them the arms of their society, as borne at this time; but the present company act under the re-incorporation granted by letters patent of the of Charles II. on the , by the name of It is a livery company, governed by a master, wardens, and assistants. |
The marblers, an ancient fellowship, but not legally incorporated, was united to this community. Mason's-hall is situated in Mason's alley, ; it is now rented by a carpet manufacturer. | |
Footnotes: [] They appear to have been sculptors, and were much distinguished for their skill in carving figures on monuments and grave stones. |