Английская Википедия:High Sheriff of Dorset
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Шаблон:Use dmy dates The High Sheriff of Dorset is an ancient high sheriff title which has been in existence for over one thousand years.[1] Until 1567 the Sheriff of Somerset was also the Sheriff of Dorset.
On 1 April 1974, under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1972, the title of Sheriff of Dorset was retitled High Sheriff of Dorset.[2]
The position was once a powerful position responsible for collecting taxes and enforcing law and order in Dorset. In modern times the high sheriff has become a ceremonial role, presiding over public ceremonies.
List of Sheriffs of Dorset
1066–1700
1701–1800
1801–1900
1901–1973
List of High Sheriffs of Dorset
1974–2000
2001–present
References
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ "Sheriffs appointed for a county or Greater London shall be known as high sheriffs, and any reference in any enactment or instrument to a sheriff shall be construed accordingly in relation to sheriffs for a county or Greater London." (Шаблон:Cite webШаблон:Dead link)