Because of this, he is hated by the people of Nottingham, who often derisively refer to him as 'Bushel-britches,' referring to the Sheriff's rather obese physique.ĭespite his constant attempts to capture Robin Hood, the Sheriff always fails. He excuses his corruption and cruelty by hypocritically claiming he's only doing his duty. He is completely unsympathetic to the poverty of the town's people, using immoral ways to collect taxes such as forcing out the coins Otto had hidden in his leg cast, regardless of the pain the blacksmith would endure from his broken leg in the process, taking the one farthing Skippy had been given for his birthday and insincerely wishing him a happy birthday, taking money from a blind beggar (who was actually Robin Hood in disguise), or even taking the single farthing that was in the church's poor box and laughing as he did it.

1708: William Levinz of Grove Hall and Bilby, Notts.In contrast to Prince John, who is the mastermind behind the many plans to stop Robin Hood, the Sheriff is a more active antagonist, constantly fighting and attempting to capture Robin Hood.

1707: Sir George Savile, 7th Baronet of Rufford Abbey.

1700: Richard Brunt replaced by Robert Hacker.

5 December 1695: Sir Thomas Willoughby, 1st Baronet of Wollaton Hall.

December? 1693: George Gregory of Lenton.

21 December 1691: Edward Mellish of Blyth Hall.

14 December 1691: William Brownlow, of Marlam.

27 November 1690: Sir Nathaniel Curzon, 2nd Baronet.

18 November 1689: Richard Taylor of Wallingwells Hall.

18 March 1689: Sir Thomas Parkyns, 2nd Baronet.

1686: Thomas Hewitt replaced by Edmund Nicholson.1682: Lancelot Rolleston of Watnall Hall.14 November 1678: John Linley, of Skegby.10 November 1676: Richard Slater of Nuthall.5 November 1674: Edward (or John) Finney of Skegby.12 November 1673: John Hacker of Flintham.4 November 1670: Sir Francis Rodes, 3rd Baronet.11 November 1669: Sir Francis Rodes, 3rd Baronet.12 November 1665: John White, of Cotgrave.23 November 1653: Sir William Hickman, 2nd Baronet.21 November 1653: Sir Hardolph Wasteneys, 2nd Baronet.1646: Richard (or Nicholas) Hacker of Flyntham.1638: George Chaworth, 1st Viscount Chaworth of Armagh (died in office and replaced by son John).1635: Sir Hardolph Wasteneys, 1st Baronet of Hendon.1634: John Byron, 1st Baron Byron of Rochdale.1627: Sir Thomas Hewet of Shireoaks Hall.1624: Edward Golding and Geoffrey Markham.1623: Sir Matthew Palmer of Southwell.

1620: Thomas Hutchinson of Owthorpe and Nottingham.1617: Sir John Thornhagh of Fenton Hall.1615: Robert Pierrepont, 1st Earl of Kingston-upon-Hull.1614: Robert Williamson of East Markham.1613: Sir George Parkins of Bunny Hall.1611: Sir John Molyneux Bt of Teversal Manor.1610: Sir Gervase Clifton, 1st Baronet of Clifton Hall, Nottingham.1609: John Molyneux of Teversal Manor.1601: Henry Pierrepont of Holme Pierrepont, Notts.1595: Richard Whalley of Kirton and Screveton.1593: Sir Francis Willoughby of Wollaton Hall (3rd term).1591: John Holles, 1st Earl of Clare of Haughton.1588: Sir Francis Willoughby of Wollaton Hall (2nd term).1582: Francis Molyneux of Teversal Manor.1579: Sir Francis Willoughby of Wollaton Hall (1st term).1575: Henry Pierrepont of Holme Pierrepont.For Sheriffs prior to 1568 see High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and the Royal Forests.From 1568 separate appointments were made for the High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire and for the High Sheriff of Derbyshire. The High Sheriff changes every March.įrom 1068 until 1567, the position existed as High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and the Royal Forests. 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 its functions are now largely ceremonial. The High Sheriff is the oldest secular office under the Crown. This is a list of the High Sheriffs of the English county of Nottinghamshire.

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