Haus Stockum, Lowland castle in Willich, Germany.
Haus Stockum is a brick building on a moated site in Willich, featuring defensive architecture from the early 17th century. The structure with its water-filled ditch system shows the typical defensive style of Lower Rhine construction.
The original estate began in 1408 as Klüppelsrade under Arnold von Huntzler and was later taken over by the Hasselholtz family. The structure reached its current form in 1621 and has defined the landscape since then.
The name reflects earlier holdings in the Netherlands, showing how German and Dutch noble families were connected across the border region. This cross-border heritage is visible in the building's architectural style and design.
The castle sits between Anrath district and Clörath village and is accessible by local roads. The surrounding landscape is flat and good for walking to view the site from different angles.
The site features medieval defensive elements, but it was deliberately designed with a water-filled moat system that set it apart from other fortifications of its time. This moat system served not just as defense but remains the defining visual feature today.
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