Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
High Sheriff
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| gptkbp:administrativeDivision |
12th century
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| gptkbp:annualEvent |
Sheriff's Ball
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
Public service
Local history Local governance Local charities Local events Public ceremonies Judicial functions Community leadership Local governance structure Public representation |
| gptkbp:community_engagement |
Promoting local charities
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| gptkbp:currentHolder |
As of 2023, the current High Sheriff is David H. H. Houghton.
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| gptkbp:first_held |
gptkb:Henry_de_Lacy
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| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:Richard_de_Redvers
gptkb:William_de_Ferrers |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Symbol of authority
Civic authority Ancient_office |
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
Feudal system
Royal prerogative |
| gptkbp:historicalRecords |
gptkb:Lancashire_Archives
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Sheriff's_Roll
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
High Sheriff of Lancashire
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| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Magna_Carta
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| gptkbp:issuedBy |
gptkb:The_Monarch
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
Abolition of the office in some counties
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| gptkbp:length |
One year
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Lancashire
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| gptkbp:previousName |
gptkb:Sheriff_of_Lancashire
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| gptkbp:regulatoryCompliance |
Summoning juries
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| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Lord_Lieutenant_of_Lancashire
Community service Public safety Local traditions Judicial system Local law enforcement Civic pride Civic duties Community safety Local governance history Judicial history Crown_representation |
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Lancashire_County_Hall
|
| gptkbp:responsibleFor |
Maintaining peace
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| gptkbp:role |
Law enforcement
Tax collection Maintaining order Ceremonial_position |
| gptkbp:secondaryRole |
Community leader
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| gptkbp:symbol |
Sheriff's badge
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| gptkbp:traditionalClothing |
Court dress
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| gptkbp:traditions |
Representing_the_Crown
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