The consecration was performed on 24th March 1886.  The Lodge took its name from the local parish church of Bishop's Stortford. The original suggested emblem was the Hertfordshire Hart, surmounted by a square and compass, but was later replaced, with what is presumably a representation of  St Michael as an Archangel, the origins of which are unknown. It was presented by an initiate on 5th October 1887 but he sadly died as a fellowcraft later the same year. For many years meetings were held at the Chequers Hotel in Bishop’s Stortford, but in 1934 the present building was purchased and has been improved and maintained by the brethren ever since. The banner does not appear to have been dedicated.