Abstract: An illuminated masonry block that includes a hollow open-topped substantially parallelepiped-shaped housing, a substantially rectangular-shaped translucent lid, and a light source. The hollow open-topped substantially parallelepiped-shaped housing has a bottom with an outer surface and an inner surface. A pair of short sides extend upwardly from the bottom and each of which have an outer surface with a lower portion, an inner surface, and a top surface with a centrally disposed aperture. A pair of long sides extend upwardly from the bottom and each of which have an outer surface and an inner surface. The bottom, the pair of short sides, and the pair of long sides of the hollow open-topped substantially parallelepiped-shaped housing define an internal chamber with an open top.