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Published March 2025. The Deeds of King Henry V, or in Latin Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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Sometime before 1745 James Cecil 6th Earl of Salisbury (age 31) began a relationship with Mary Grave of Baldock. He continued the relationship following his marriage.
Around 1750 James Cecil 6th Earl of Salisbury (age 36) separated from his wife Elizabeth Keet Countess of Salisbury (age 29) and lived with Mary Grave of Baldock for the remaining thirty years of his life at his house Quickswood, Clothall. Some unknown person gave him the eponym "The Wicked Earl" in consequence.
In 1760 Mary Grave of Baldock purchased The Manor House, Baldock and expanded the grounds by buying land through to Clothall Road.
On 19 Sep 1780 James Cecil 6th Earl of Salisbury (age 66) died. His son James (age 32) succeeded 7th Earl Salisbury. Mary Amelia Hill Marchioness Salisbury (age 30) by marriage Countess Salisbury. Mary Grave of Baldock received over £50,000 in his Will, besides jewellery, silver and furniture. In addition, the Earl bequeathed £43,000 to his seven children by her.
On 02 Dec 1789 Mary Grave of Baldock died. The Gentleman's Magazine: "GRAVE. At Baldock, after a lingering illness, Mrs Grave, the well known favourite of the late Lord Salisbury and mother of the late rector[s] of Hatfield and Clothall".
Around 1790 James Cecil 1st Marquess Salisbury (age 41) commissioned the demolition of Quickswood, Clothall following th death of Mary Grave of Baldock.