
What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Bridge House 19th C William Wayne Westcott (1848-1925) lived here, surgeon, supreme Magus for the Sociatas Rosicruciana in Anglia, founder of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, Master of the Occult, Freemason of Grand Rank. He was a local physician for 9 years, coroner for central London, founder of the Westcott Hermetic Library and author of many books on medicine, the occult and Freemasonry. Recorded plaque organisation: Martock Parish Council.
William Wayne Westcott (1848-1925) was a prominent surgeon, occultist, and Freemason who lived at Bridge House; he is remembered for his role in founding the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and for his contributions to esoteric literature and the advancement of Rosicrucianism.
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Places near here
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The GrangeListed building · 150 yd
Martock milestoneMonument or public art · 215 yd
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Castle Reclamation, Parrett WorksCastle, fort or tower · 1597 yd
Stone Squeeze by Carey's Mill BridgeStanding or carved stone · 1.0 mi
Cartgate Picnic AreaPicnic place · 1.3 mi
Stoke-sub-Hamdon war memorial, Hamdon HillMountain or hill · 1.5 mi
East Lambrook Manor GardensHeritage attraction · 1.8 mi
Hamdon HillMountain / peak · 1.8 mi
Dutchie's OrchardNature reserve · 2.0 miOther information
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