Explore the historic highlights of Orkney
Orkney, United Kingdom
2500-2000 BC
Orkney, United Kingdom
1943
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500-200 BC
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3100 BC
Orkney, United Kingdom
500-200 BC
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1798
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3000 BC
Orkney, United Kingdom
7th century AD
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3000 BC
Orkney, United Kingdom
3000 BC
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1560
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3000 BC
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500-200 BC
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3450 BC
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100 BC - 100 AD
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3000 BC
Orkney, United Kingdom
12th century
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500-200 BC
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1674
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3000 BC
Orkney, United Kingdom
12th century
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1847
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3000 BC
Orkney, United Kingdom
12th century
Orkney, United Kingdom
c. 1150
Orkney, United Kingdom
3000 BC
Orkney, United Kingdom
12th century
Orkney, United Kingdom
500-200 BC
Orkney, United Kingdom
500-200 BC
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.