This is a list of Sheriffs (and after 1 April 1974, High Sheriffs) of

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The

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is the oldest secular office under the

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. Formerly the Sheriff was the principal

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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. Under the provisions of the

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, on 1 April 1974 the office previously known as Sheriff was retitled High Sheriff. The High Sheriff is appointed annually, taking office in March. As of 2022, the High Sheriff of Cheshire is Jeannie France-Hayhurst.

List of Sheriffs of Cheshire

* c.1151: Ranulph * c.1184: Gilbert Pipard or de Arden * c.1185–1187: Bertram de Verdon * 1189: Richard de Pierpoint * 1199: Lidulph de Twemlow

1200–1399

1400–1499

1500–1599

1600–1699

1700–1799

1800–1899

1900–1973

List of High Sheriffs of Cheshire

1974–1999

2000–present

References

External links

The High Sheriffs' Association of England & Wales: Cheshire

High Sheriff of Cheshire
{{High Shrievalties

Local government in Cheshire Cheshire-related lists