this practice in 1394 and so proceedings were taken against him in the Court of Arches by Richard Romyn, lord of Idsworth manor, and the rest of the inhabitants of the two villages before Thomas Stowe and Adam Uske, who decided that the rector was liable by custom to find a chaplain to minister in Idsworth Chapel. This "sentence" (ruling) was published by the bishop of Winchester on 1 May 1398, and confirmed by the prior and chapter of Winchester on 3 June. Sport and leisure The village has an 18-hole golf course; the club being formed in 1902 with a 9-hole course. In 1994 Stage 5 of the Tour de France passed through Rowland's Castle, attracting large crowds with its carnival atmosphere. Notable people Former Van Morrison guitarist and Britain's Got Talent contestant Herbie Armstrong once ran The Fountain Inn in the centre of the village next to the village green. His weekly live music evenings attracted music lovers from across the region, and have been known to include some famous faces; Mick Hucknall on one occasion. Former British No. 1 tennis player Chris Wilkinson remains active in the local, county and national levels. Gallery References External links http://www.rowlandscastlepc.org.uk/ – Parish Council website http://www.rowlandscastle.com – Rowlands Castle village website and discussion forum http://www.rowlandscastleheritagecentre.org.uk/more-about-us/ Rowlands Castle Heritage Centre website Castles in Hampshire Villages in Hampshire Civil parishes in Hampshire East Hampshire District