This is a list of the High Sheriffs of the English

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Northumberland Northumberland () is a county in Northern England, one of two counties in England which border with Scotland. Notable landmarks in the county include Alnwick Castle, Bamburgh Castle, Hadrian's Wall and Hexham Abbey. It is bordered by land ...

. 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.

11th century

* 1076–1080 Gilebert * 1085–1095 Arkell Morel, supposed slayer of Malcolm Canmore, King of Scots at the Battle of Alnwick.

12th century

* 1107–1118 Joint Ligulf and Aluric * 1119–1132 Odard * 1133–1150 Adam son of Odard * 1154 Odard * 1155–1170

William de Vesci William de Vesci (c.1125–1184) was an Anglo-Norman feudal lord and Sheriff. Born William fitz Eustace at Knaresborough Castle, Yorkshire, the son of Eustace Fitz John and Beatrix de Vesci, he took his mother's surname. He was appointed Sheri ...

, Lord of Alnwick * 1171–1184

Roger de Stuteville Roger is a given name, usually masculine, and a surname. The given name is derived from the Old French personal names ' and '. These names are of Germanic origin, derived from the elements ', ''χrōþi'' ("fame", "renown", "honour") and ', ' ...

* 1185–1188 Roger de Glanville * 1189 William de Stuteville * 1190 William de Stuteville and Reginald Basset * 1191–1193 William de Stuteville * 1194–1199

Hugh Bardulf Hugh Bardulf or Hugh Bardolf (died c. 1203) 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. Bardulf began h ...

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References

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The history of the worthies of England, Volume 2 By Thomas Fuller

The Sheriffs of Northumberland by C H Hunter Blair – Archaeologia Aeliana: Or, Miscellaneous Tracts Relating to Antiquities Published 1843
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