High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and the Royal Forests
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This is a list of High Sheriffs 1068-1568.
The High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and the Royal Forests is a position established by the Normans in England.
The High Sheriff
is the oldest secular office under the Crown. Formerly the High Sheriff was the principal law enforcement officer in the county but over the centuries most of the responsibilities associated with the post have been transferred elsewhere or are now defunct, so that its functions are now largely ceremonial. The High Sheriff changes every March.
From 1068 until 1568 the position existed as High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and the Royal Forests but after 1568 separate appointments were made as High Sheriff of Derbyshire
and High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire
.
See also: Sheriff of Nottingham
The High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and the Royal Forests is a position established by the Normans in England.
The High Sheriff
High Sheriff
A high sheriff is, or was, a law enforcement officer in the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States.In England and Wales, the office is unpaid and partly ceremonial, appointed by the Crown through a warrant from the Privy Council. In Cornwall, the High Sheriff is appointed by the Duke of...
is the oldest secular office under the Crown. Formerly the High Sheriff was the principal law enforcement officer in the county but over the centuries most of the responsibilities associated with the post have been transferred elsewhere or are now defunct, so that its functions are now largely ceremonial. The High Sheriff changes every March.
From 1068 until 1568 the position existed as High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and the Royal Forests but after 1568 separate appointments were made as High Sheriff of Derbyshire
High Sheriff of Derbyshire
This is a list of High Sheriffs of Derbyshire from 1568.The High Sheriff is the oldest secular office under the Crown. Formerly the High Sheriff was the principal law enforcement officer in the county but over the centuries most of the responsibilities associated with the post have been...
and High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire
High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire
’The High Sheriff is the oldest secular office under the Crown. Formerly the High Sheriff was the principal law enforcement officer in the county but over the centuries most of the responsibilities associated with the post have been transferred elsewhere or are now defunct, so that its functions...
.
See also: Sheriff of Nottingham
Sheriff of Nottingham
The Sheriff of Nottingham was historically the office responsible for enforcing law and order in Nottingham and bringing criminals to justice. For years the post has been directly appointed by the Lord Mayor of Nottingham and in modern times, with the existence of the police force, the position is...
11th–14th century
- 1068: William PeverelWilliam PeverelWilliam Peverell , was a Norman knight, and is shown in 'The Battle Abbey Roll' to have fought at the Battle of Hastings.-Biography:...
- 1069–1080: Hugh fitz Baldric
- 1081–1087: Hugh de Port
- ?-1105: Richard fitz Gotse
- 1105: Helgot
- 1114: William I, Peveril
- 1125: Roger de Lovetot
- 1127-1129: Ivo de Hertz
- 1129: Osbert Sylvanus
- 1129-1153: William Peverel the YoungerWilliam Peverel the YoungerWilliam "the Younger" Peverel was the son of William Peverel. He lived in Nottingham, England.He married Avicia de Lancaster in La Marche, Normandy, France. She was the daughter of Roger "The Poitevin" Montgomery and Countess Almodis of La Marche. In 1114, she bore a daughter, Margaret Peverel...
- 1154: Osbert Sylvanus
- 1155–1156: Radulf son of Engelrami
- 1160–1164: Radulf son of Engelrami
- 1165–1168: Sir Robert Fitz Ranulph
- 1169–1176: William Fitz Ranulf
- 1177: William Fitz Ranulf and Serlo de Giendara
- 1178: Serlo de Giendara
- 1179: William Fitz Ranulf and Serlo de Giendara
- 1180-1186: Radulf Murdac
- 1194: William de Ferrers, 4th Earl of DerbyWilliam de Ferrers, 4th Earl of DerbyWilliam II de Ferrers, 4th Earl of Derby was a favourite of King John of England. He succeeded to the estate upon the death of his father, William de Ferrers, 3rd Earl of Derby, at the Siege of Acre in 1190...
(for seven weeks) - 1194–1199: William BrewerWilliam Brewer (justice)William Brewer was a prominent administrator and justice in England during the reigns of Richard I, King John, and Henry III...
- 1200-1201: Hugh BardulfHugh BardulfHugh Bardulf or Hugh Bardolf was a medieval English administrator and royal justice. Known for his legal expertise, he also served as a financial administrator. He served three kings of England before his death....
and William de Lech - 1202: Hugh BardulfHugh BardulfHugh Bardulf or Hugh Bardolf was a medieval English administrator and royal justice. Known for his legal expertise, he also served as a financial administrator. He served three kings of England before his death....
and Reginald de Karduil - 1203–1208: Robert de VieuxpontRobert de VieuxpontRobert de Vieuxpont or Robert de Veteriponte was an Anglo-Norman landowner and administrator in the north of England.He was born the younger son of William de Vieuxpont and his wife Maud de Morville....
, Richard De Bello Campo (Richard Beauchamp) - 1208: Gerard De Atia and Philip MarcPhilip MarcPhilip Marc was a High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and the Royal Forests in 1208. Marc has been proposed as a candidate for the role of Sheriff of Nottingham in the legend ofRobin Hood.-Biography:...
- 1209–1211: Philip MarcPhilip MarcPhilip Marc was a High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and the Royal Forests in 1208. Marc has been proposed as a candidate for the role of Sheriff of Nottingham in the legend ofRobin Hood.-Biography:...
and Peter Markes - 1212: Philip MarcPhilip MarcPhilip Marc was a High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and the Royal Forests in 1208. Marc has been proposed as a candidate for the role of Sheriff of Nottingham in the legend ofRobin Hood.-Biography:...
and Eustace De Ludham (Sheriff of Yorkshire 1225). - 1216–1221: Philip MarcPhilip MarcPhilip Marc was a High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and the Royal Forests in 1208. Marc has been proposed as a candidate for the role of Sheriff of Nottingham in the legend ofRobin Hood.-Biography:...
- 1222–1224: Ralph Fitz Nicholas
- 1225–1232: Ralph Fitz Nicholas and Hugo le Bell
- 1233–1234: Ralph Fitz Nicholas and William le Derley
- 1232: Eustace de Ludham
- 1234: Brian de Lisle (Also castellan of Knaresborough (Yorkshire) in 1205, Sheriff of Yorkshire in 1206 and succeeded Robert de VieuxpontRobert de VieuxpontRobert de Vieuxpont or Robert de Veteriponte was an Anglo-Norman landowner and administrator in the north of England.He was born the younger son of William de Vieuxpont and his wife Maud de Morville....
in charge of the Archbishopric of York).
- 1236–1239: Hugh Fitz Ralph and Robert de Vavasour, Lord of Bilborough
- 1240–1241: William de Cantilupe and Baldwin de Pannton
- 1242–1246: Baldwin de Pannton
- 1247–1254: Robert de Vavasor
- 1255: Sir Walter De Eastwood, then from May 1258 Roger de Lovetot.
- 1256–1257: Roger de Lunetal
- 1258–1259: Simon De Heydon
- 1260: Simon de Asselacton (Aslockton}
- 1261–1262: John de Balliol and Simon de Heydon
- 1263–1264: William , son of Herbert and son Henry
- 1265–1269: Reginald de Grey, 1st Baron Grey de Wilton and Hugh de Stapleford.
- 1267: Simon de Hedon but from Michaelmas, Gerard his son and Hugh de Stapleford.
- 1270–1271: Hugh de Stapleford and Walter, Archbishop of York.Walter GiffardWalter Giffard was Lord Chancellor of England and Archbishop of York.-Family:Giffard was the son of Hugh Giffard, of Boyton in Wiltshire; his mother was Sibyl, the daughter and co-heiress of Walter de Cormeilles. Walter was born about 1225, and may have been the oldest son. Hugh and Sybil were...
- 1271: Hugh de Babbington (Under Sheriff to Walter, Archbishop of York)
- 1272: Walter GiffardWalter GiffardWalter Giffard was Lord Chancellor of England and Archbishop of York.-Family:Giffard was the son of Hugh Giffard, of Boyton in Wiltshire; his mother was Sibyl, the daughter and co-heiress of Walter de Cormeilles. Walter was born about 1225, and may have been the oldest son. Hugh and Sybil were...
, archbishop of York. - 1274: Walter de Stirclerle or Stirkelegh.
- 1278: Reginald de Grey, 1st Baron Grey de Wilton, but from (Michaelmas), Gervasse de Willesford and John de Anesle.
- 1279–1283: Sir Gervase Clifton (d.1323) of Clifton Hall, NottinghamClifton Hall, NottinghamClifton Hall is a country house in the village of Clifton, Nottinghamshire . As well as being a Grade I listed building, the hall is part of the Clifton Village Conservation Area. While the history of the place stretches back to the 11th century, the hall was remodelled in the late 18th century in...
- 1285: John de Anesle
- 1290: Gervase de Clifton but from (Michaelmas) William de Chaddewich and Hugh de Stapelford.
- 1291: William de Chaworth
- 1293: Phillip of Paunton
- 1295: Walter de Goushill of Hoveringham
- 1297: John de Harrington
- 1298: Ralph de Shirley
- 1300: Richard de Furneaux
- 1301: Ralph de Shirley
- 1303: Petrus Picott
- 1307: Willielmus de Chellasdeston (Chellaston).
- 1308: Petrus Picott Willielmus de Chellasdeston.
- 1309: Johannes de Strichesley.
- 1310: Thomas de Swyneford.
- 1311: Radulphus de Crophulle.
- 1312: Johannes de la Beche.
- 1313: Radulphus de Crophulle.
- 1315: Johannes de Bella Fide (John Beaufie)
- 1318: Henry de Fauconberg (1st term)(Sheriff of Yorkshire 1323-27)
- 1319: Hugo de Stokes. Henricus de Fauconbridge.
- 1320–1322: Sir John DarcyJohn Darcy, 1st Baron Darcy de KnaythJohn Darcy, 1st Baron Darcy de Knayth , was an English peer.He was born circa 1280, probably at Knaith, Lincolnshire, the son of Roger de Darcy and Isabel D’Aton....
- 1322: Robert Ingram
- 1323: Henry de Fauconberg (2nd term)
- 1324: Sir Ralph de Braylesford of BrailsfordBrailsfordBrailsford is a small red brick village in Derbyshire on the A52 midway between Derby and Ashbourne. The village has a pub, a post office, a petrol station and a school...
, Derbyshire - 1327: Robert Ingram.
- 1329: Thomas de Longvillers.
- 1329: Henry Fauconberg (3rd term) and Edmund de Cressy
- 1330: Johannes Bret
- 1331: Robertus de Joice
- 1334: Johannes de Oxon.
- 1338: Egidius de Meynell.
- 1341: Hugo de Hercy.
- 1342: Nicholaus de Longford.
- 1344: Johannes de Musters.
- 1345: Gervase de Clifton (1313-1391) of Clifton Hall, NottinghamClifton Hall, NottinghamClifton Hall is a country house in the village of Clifton, Nottinghamshire . As well as being a Grade I listed building, the hall is part of the Clifton Village Conservation Area. While the history of the place stretches back to the 11th century, the hall was remodelled in the late 18th century in...
- 1346: Thomas de Bekeringe.
- 1347: Johannes de Vaux.
- 1350: Johannes Walleys.
- 1381: John Bosun
- 1393: Thomas RempstoneThomas RempstonSir Thomas Rempston KG ,was Constable of the Tower and an MP.He was born the son of John Rempston at Rempstone, Nottinghamshire, where the family had long been settled....
- John de Keynes