Because the ownership and therefore the location of the MS is known it is of immense importance in understanding the origins of Freemasonry before the Grand Lodge era (from 1717). The Airlie MS has been analysed and discussed in considerable detail in Ars Quatuor Coronatorum (AQC), Vol.117.
Since the ownership and thus the location of the MS are known, it holds great significance in comprehending Freemasonry's origins prior to the Grand Lodge era (beginning from 1717). The Airlie MS has been thoroughly examined and debated extensively within Ars Quatuor Coronatorum (AQC), Volume 117.