Edexcel GCSE History · 1HI0
Paper 1, Paper 2
Revise: Law Enforcement in Medieval EnglandThe shire reeve acted on the king’s behalf locally, making sure people followed the law and that punishments were carried out. Royal authority existed, but it depended heavily on local participation.
- Revise: Government, Economy and Society
The king's representative in a shire, responsible for duties including collecting taxes, rents and court fines; also called a sheriff.