Haus Ley, Water castle in Engelskirchen, Germany.
The two-story stone building stands on a raised foundation along the Agger River between Engelskirchen and Runderoth at 136 meters above sea level.
First documented in 1370 by a Siegburg abbot, the castle served as a southwestern fortification for the County of Mark against the Archbishopric of Cologne.
The structure represents the military architecture of medieval German nobility, reflecting the power dynamics between regional lords and ecclesiastical authorities.
The castle remains private property with no public access, but visitors can observe and photograph the exterior from designated areas.
The name Ley derives from slate rock, indicating the geological characteristics of the location where the castle was constructed.
Location: Engelskirchen
GPS coordinates: 50.98650,7.44306
Latest update: March 11, 2025 03:53
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