In 1386, he gave evidence in the case of Scrope v Grosvenor, a famous heraldric law dispute. His son Edward would later be involved in his own heraldic law dispute with Lord Reginald Grey over the use of the undifferenced Hastings arms, Grey v Hastings.[1] In 1386, Hugh also took part in the expedition with John of Gaunt to Castile. He distinguished himself at the siege of Brest on the way to Spain. He was killed in Spain.[2]
Hugh Hastings (died 1396), married Constance Blount, without issue.
Edward Hastings (died 1437), married firstly Muriel Dinham, had issue, married secondly Margery Clifton, no further issue.
References
^ abcdGeorge Edward Cokayne, Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Vol. VI, 2nd edition. (London, 1926), p. 355.