Official Appointments by the Lord of the Bailiwick of Ennerdale
Under the Authority of the Bailiwick of Ennerdale – Hon. Commissioner George Mentz, JD MBA
CWM
Liberty • Bailiwick • Forest • Court Leet
Stewardship of Dignity, Law, and Legacy
The Bailiwick and Liberty of Ennerdale, founded in 1251 AD, remains one of the most majestic and historically autonomous manorial
estates in England, with nearly 17,000 acres of protected woodlands, glacial mountains, lakes, rivers, and
royal forest. Governed independently since its outright sale by the Crown in 1822, Ennerdale operates today under the private jurisdiction and ceremonial
leadership of The Right Worshipful Lord and Chief High Bailiff of Ennerdale, Commissioner George Mentz, JD MBA CWM.
Through the ancient authority of the Court Leet of Ennerdale, the Lord and Bailiff continues to uphold noble tradition
by bestowing appointments to individuals who serve, honor, or represent the values of the
Liberty—preserving culture, law, charity, and heritage.
Recognized Appointments within the Liberty of Ennerdale
Below are the distinguished offices and ceremonial roles available by appointment of the
Lord and BOE Bailiff of Ennerdale:
⚖️ BOE Bailiff of Ennerdale
The official judicial and administrative officer of the Bailiwick, assisting the Lord in
executing Court Leet functions, land oversight, and maintaining order. This appointment may also serve in a
symbolic role of legal tradition and local justice.
🌲 Warden of the Forest of Ennerdale
A noble guardian of the estate’s forests and wilderness, responsible for conservation and the
spiritual and ecological legacy of Ennerdale. Historically empowered to oversee grazing, timber rights, and
forest laws.
⚜️ Baron of Ennerdale Liberty
A title of honor granted to those who have rendered distinguished service to the Lordship,
region, or Crown. Barons of the Liberty may assist in ceremonial, environmental, or philanthropic functions
related to the estate.
🦌 Chief Gamekeeper of the Liberty
Traditionally in charge of managing wildlife and ensuring responsible use of hunting and fishing
resources, this role today is a ceremonial one recognizing dedication to environmental stewardship.
🏞️ Captain of the Liberty and Forest of Ennerdale CLFE
This symbolic office represents the Lord’s authority over the waters and mountainous terrains
within the Liberty. Captains may assist in outreach efforts, environmental education, and estate
exploration.
🛡️ High Reeve of the Bailiwick
A civil ceremonial officer appointed to represent the Lord in local functions and serve as a
liaison in matters of regional unity, charitable missions, and cultural engagement.
📜 Herald and Keeper of the Seals Crests and Arms of the Bailiwick
This position oversees the symbolic and ceremonial heraldic devices of the Liberty, including
the coat of arms, manorial seal, and formal instruments of recognition and dignity.
⚖️ Wardens of the Court Leet
Appointed to assist the BOE Bailiff during ceremonial sessions of the Court Leet. Wardens
support traditional judicial and communal roles in line with medieval manorial customs.
✠ Knight or Dame of Ennerdale
A noble honor conferred for exceptional service to education, humanitarian causes, interfaith
harmony, or historical preservation. Recipients may be recognized with formal investiture.
The Authority and Autonomy of Appointments
Because Ennerdale is a Free Bailiwick and Liberty, these appointments are conferred independently of the
Crown under full legal ownership and rights sold in perpetuity. Ennerdale operates with unique privileges
in England’s feudal and manorial landscape, including:
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Jurisdictional rights under the Court Leet
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Heraldic authority to issue seals, arms, and titles
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Autonomy in estate governance and ceremonial law
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Freedom from “use-it-or-lose-it” regulations common to granted
manors
Leadership of the High Bailiff and Lord – Hon. Commissioner George Mentz
As both Chief Bailiff and Lord of Ennerdale, Commissioner George Mentz, JD MBA CWM upholds centuries of noble tradition
while championing a modern vision of service, environmental protection, education, and peace. With global
recognition, Mentz serves as an international lawyer, university law professor, charitable leader, and
Seigneur of Fief Blondel et L’Eperons in Guernsey.
His commitment to heritage, human dignity, and civic duty informs every appointment, and
reflects the enduring purpose of the Lordship in the 21st century.
Inquiries & Nominations
Interested in serving the Liberty in an honorary or symbolic capacity?
For inquiries, appointments, or nominations, please contact the Lordship
“To serve in the Bailiwick of Ennerdale is to carry forward one of England’s oldest noble
heritages into a new era of meaning, honor, and hope.”
— Chief High Bailiff Hon. George Mentz JD MBA CWM DSS - Chancellor of the Anglican Church of
Africa (Orthodox)
News - Nobles have been appointed and approved by the
Court Leet as Bailiffs of Ennerdale BOE.
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Tan Seri Panglima Professor Dr. Sean P. Rozario - KStJ
(Justice) BOE, OLM, GC - GFD, BOE Bailiff of Ennerdale
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Datuk Seri Dr. P Thirunal Karasu, JP, BBM, PBM, BOE Bailiff of
Ennerdale
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Tan Sri Sir Sean Rozario, BOE Bailiff of Ennerdale
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Prof. Dr. John Kersey, BOE Bailiff of Ennerdale
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Sultan, Tuanku Seri Paduka Duli Yang Mulia Sultan Tuan Beragung
Muhammad Yunus Abdullah Rahmadsyah Al-Haj
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Algernon Percy, 10th Earl of Northumberland Bailiff 1633
🔹 Crown Ownership in 1633:
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Historical records and land tenure documents show that after the forfeiture of the Barony of Copeland in 1554 (due to the
treason of Henry Grey, Duke of Suffolk, father of Lady Jane Grey), Ennerdale reverted to the Crown.
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Thus, by 1633, Ennerdale was under direct Crown ownership, both the
liberty and the forest, making it a royal manor and part of the Crown’s domain.
🔹 Algernon Percy’s Role:
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In 1633, Algernon Percy, 10th Earl of Northumberland, being named:
…shows he was acting on behalf of the Crown, not as an owner but as a
Crown-appointed officer managing the liberty and forest.
🔹 Legal Implication:
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The title "Bailiff" under Crown ownership confirms that Ennerdale was not
only a forest liberty but also a bailiwick — a defined jurisdiction managed by a bailiff under royal
authority.
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Since he held custodial and managerial rights over a Crown holding, the
administrative structure in 1633 confirms that Ennerdale functioned as a royal liberty and bailiwick within the broader Crown estate.
Prince Charles and the Forest and Liberty of Ennerdale
In 1633, the Crown held legal title to Ennerdale, and Algernon Percy served as its appointed bailiff and forest keeper, which
affirms both Crown ownership and the bailiwick status of Ennerdale at that time.
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In 1623, King James I of England (also James VI of Scotland) granted a number of
royal manors and forests to his son, Prince Charles, who at that time was Prince of Wales and heir to the throne.
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These lands were granted in tail male, a type of hereditary tenure typically given to royal
heirs.
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The Forest and Liberty of Ennerdale was among those properties transferred,
along with other Crown estates in Cumberland and Westmorland.
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