Sheriff of Merionethshire
The historic county of Merioneth was originally created in 1284.A Sheriff is the legal representative of the monarch, and is appointed annually for each county in Wales and England.Their duty is to keep the peace in the county, and to ensure the country follows the law of the monarch.Originally, the job was a position of status and strength, but today it is principally a ceremonial role.On 1 April 1974, under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1972, the shrievalties of Merionethshire, together with that of Anglesey and Caernarvonshire were abolished, being replaced by the new office of High Sheriff of Gwynedd.