De Conyers built the castle during a dispute with William Cumin, who laid claim to be the Bishop of Durham; de Conyers supported Cumin's rival, William of St. Barbara.
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Bishopton Castle was built by Roger de Conyers in 1143, in the village of Bishopton, near to the town of Darlington.
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