Square and Compasses stand for Great Architect of the Universe (a non-denominational reference to God)." The square and compasses has used as a symbol by several organisations, sometimes with additional symbols: Square and Compasses The Square and Compasses (or, more correctly, a square and a set of compasses joined together) is the single most identifiable symbol of Freemasonry. Both the square and compasses are architect's tools and are used in Masonic ritual as emblems to teach symbolic lessons. Some Lodges and rituals explain these symbols as lessons in conduct: for example, Duncan's Masonic Monitor of 1866 explains them as: "The square, to square
Square and Compass, Worth Matravers and no bar counter. The lights are now powered by electricity and there is running water, but there is still no bar counter - drinks are served through two serving hatches. The pub is named after Square and Compasses, the tools used by carpenters and stonemasons. It is known as Sqump to its regulars, the Square and Compass was popular amongst the Telecommunications Research Establishment scientists in Purbeck, who knew the inn as Sine and Cosine. The public house includes a small museum which displays fossils and local artefacts. The artefacts were collected by the current landlord and his father,