Riga, Latvia
14th century
Riga, Latvia
1497-1515
Cēsis, Latvia
1209
Sigulda, Latvia
1214
Edole, Latvia
1264-1267
Bauska, Latvia
1443-1456
Ventspils, Latvia
1290s
Jaunpils, Latvia
1301
Straupe, Latvia
13th century
Milzkalne, Latvia
16th century
Dundaga, Latvia
Late 13th century
Daugavpils, Latvia
1772-1878
Tukums, Latvia
1277
Jēkabpils, Latvia
1255-1297
Lauciene, Latvia
14th century
Alsunga, Latvia
1372
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.