Robert de Leyburn, High Sheriff of Lancashire

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Robert de Leyburn (1273-1327)

Robert de Leyburn: From Aykhurst in Cumberland, but also with lands in Hope and Salford. He was born in 1273, and married Sarah de Harcla in about 1316. During his period as sheriff, Lancaster Castle was sacked by Robert the Bruce (following his victory at Bannockburn in 1321), and both William and Richard de Preston were ordered by Edward II to render aid to Robert de Leyburn. At around this time Robert was also keeper of Egremont Castle; he died in 1327 (Penny) Biographical source include;

Penny, Colin, 2006, 'High Sheriffs of Lancashire, 1272-1326'

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Heraldry in Lancaster Castle

Title: High Sheriff of Lancashire

Name:Robert de Leyburn

Herald Date :1322-1323, and 1326

Azure, six lioncels rampant, three, two, one Argent

The family was from Aykhurst in Cumberland, but also held lands in Hope and Salford. Robert was born in 1273 and married into the powerful de Harcla family in 1316 (Sara) During his term in office Lancaster was sacked by Robert the Bruce. Edward II sent William and Richard de Preston to his aid and the castle was not taken. It is not known what effect the fall of Sara's brother Andrew had on Robert's fortunes, but he was keeper of Egremont Castle at the same time. He died in 1327