Explore the historic highlights of Enniskillen
Enniskillen, United Kingdom
1428
Enniskillen, United Kingdom
1842
Enniskillen, United Kingdom
1730-1764
Enniskillen, United Kingdom
2000 BCE
Enniskillen, United Kingdom
18th century
Enniskillen, United Kingdom
1616
Enniskillen, United Kingdom
10th century AD
Enniskillen, United Kingdom
1612
Enniskillen, United Kingdom
1820
Enniskillen, United Kingdom
6th century AD
Kakesbeck is one of the largest medieval fortifications in Münsterland and the oldest castle in Lüdinghausen. The imposingly grown complex originated in 1120 as a motte, a small hilltop tower castle. After numerous changes of ownership, the castle was extended onto two islands, but it was not until the 14th century that it underwent significant alterations and extensions under the von Oer family. The estate experienced its heyday in the middle of the 18th century, when it covered an area of almost one square kilometre and consisted of five further outer castles in addition to the core castle, which were secured by ramparts and moats.
The well-maintained condition of the castle today is thanks to the late Wilfried Grewing, the former lord of the castle. The foundation named after him has been particularly committed to preserving the property since 2020.