George Percy, 2nd Earl of Beverley, 5th Duke of Northumberland from 1865, Lord of the Manor of Airmyn
Dates: 1778–1867
Biography
Percy nobleman who inherited the Airmyn estate in 1830, was regarded as a benevolent landlord, and succeeded to the dukedom of Northumberland in 1865.
Notes / Sources
The Airmyn clock tower was erected by the tenantry as a testimonial to him.
Research sources:
- Goole-on-the-Web, Airmyn, lines 58 and 61; Airmyn church history, lines 74–76. — https://www.goole-on-the-web.org.uk/vol3/airmyn.html
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