Master of Buckland

Master of Buckland was the head of the Brandybuck family, one of the officials of the Shire. This office was founded by Gordenhad Brandybuck. Like the Thain and Warden of Westmarch, the Master had only nominal authority. The authority of the Master also extended across the Brandywine into the Marish of the Eastfarthing, due to the close proximity and the amount of business between the two areas.