In the Middle Ages it was of strategic importance due to its location, because it was situated on the border between the Electorate of Cologne and the County of Jülich.

The balance of power changed ten years later, when the Jülichs stood on the side of the victors against "Siegfried" in the Battle of Worringen (1288).

[1] The Count of Jülich, who was one of the victorious allies, succeeded him as liege but had little interest in the small castle.

In order to prevent disputes over the castle, its owner was appointed to the council (Landtag) of both principalities.

[2] In 1865, Werner Dietrich of Friemersdorf, called Pützfeld, sold his allodial knight's seat, along with its mill and appurtenances (Appertinentien) to Philip William of Mockel, Mayor of Cologne.