This is a list of the High Sheriffs of the English County of Durham
Contents
- High Sheriffs of County Durham
- 15th century
- 16th century
- 17th century
- 18th century
- 19th century
- 20th century
- 21st century
- References
In most counties the High Sheriff is the oldest secular office under the Crown. In the Palatinate of Durham the officeholder was appointed by and was accountable to the Bishop of Durham until 1836 when the Crown claimed authority. 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.
High Sheriffs of County Durham
15th century
16th century
17th century
18th century
19th century
20th century
21st century
References
High Sheriff of Durham Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA