King John gave control of Bowes Castle to Robert de Vieuxpont in 1203 and he retained control of the fortification until 1228 .
Robert de Vieuxpont is an important administrator in the north .
King John gave control of Bowes Castle to Robert de Vieuxpont , an important administrator in the north , in 1203 and he retained control of the fortification until 1228 .