This took place on Saturday 23rd June 2007 at the Royal Assembly Rooms, Albert Square, Gt. Yarmouth.

The Consecrating officer was Rt. Em. Kt Geoffrey Hewitt Provincial Prior, was assisted by Em. Kt. Martin Richard Beardall P.Gt.St.B (B), Provincial Sub-Prior as the Installing officer.

Having opened and appointed his officers the Provincial Prelate, Em. Kt. Richard Shipp P.Gt Herald, was called upon for an oration on the principles of the order.

The Knight Petitioners took their places and the Provincial Prior then proceeded to consecrate the Preceptory with the corn, wine and oil with the Prelate giving an invocation between. He then censed the Preceptory.

The Standards were raised and the dedication and consecration took place.

Heralds then proclaimed and the Prelate offered prayers.

The installing officer assumed the throne and installed Em. Kt. Bernard Denny P.Gt.Chamberlin as the first Preceptor in due form, who then appointed his officers as follows:

After the alms and proposals were given the consecrating officers retired in procession.

A banquet was held and the future success for Beeston Preceptory were given and received with acclaim.

The Preceptory was named after the Beeston Regis Priory founded in the 12th Century; it was unusual as it was independent, unlike other small houses of the Augustinian Order.

It existed until 1538 when the dissolution of the Monasteries became law under Henry VIII.

The ruins are part of the World Heritage Site and are still very popular with visitors.

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