Amsterdam, Netherlands
1481–1494
Amsterdam, Netherlands
1620
Amsterdam, Netherlands
1481
Arcen, Netherlands
1653
Vleuten-De Meern, Netherlands
1391/1892
Leiden, Netherlands
11th century
Heerlen, Netherlands
1244
Amsterdam, Netherlands
1516
Muiden, Netherlands
1370
Bourtange, Netherlands
c. 1593
Utrecht, Netherlands
1879
Amersfoort, Netherlands
1380-1425
Delft, Netherlands
1400
Breda, Netherlands
14th century
Utrecht, Netherlands
1867-1870
Woerden, Netherlands
c. 1160
Hoensbroek, Netherlands
1360
Naarden, Netherlands
17th century
Zwolle, Netherlands
1409
Poederoijen, Netherlands
1357-1397
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.