Vilnius, Lithuania
c. 1409
Trakai, Lithuania
c. 1360
Kaunas, Lithuania
c. 1350
Vilnius, Lithuania
17th century
Trakai, Lithuania
1350–1377
Kaunas, Lithuania
1879
Graužėnai, Lithuania
16th century
Raudondvaris, Lithuania
1653-1664
Norviliškės, Lithuania
1586
Medininkai, Lithuania
1392
Sarosčiai, Lithuania
c. 1517
Senieji Trakai, Lithuania
before 1321
Vytėnai, Lithuania
1604-1610
Biržai, Lithuania
1586-1589
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.