While the Master Mason is the pinnacle of achievement in the world of freemasonry, there are a number of appendant degrees that Master Masons can use to further their knowledge of the organization. One of the most unique of these is the York Rite, named for the city of York, England. Legend has it that the first meeting of the masons of England took place in the city of York, making the York rite an apt name for this popular appendant degree.