This is a list of Sheriffs and (after 1 April 1974) High Sheriffs of Wiltshire.
Until the 14th century the shrievalty was held ex officio by the castellans of Old Sarum.
On 1 April 1974, under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1972, the title of Sheriff of Wiltshire was retitled High Sheriff of Wiltshire.
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