Lisbon, Portugal
11th century
Lisbon, Portugal
1514
Sintra, Portugal
8th century
Braga, Portugal
11th century
Guimarães, Portugal
10th century AD
Idanha-a-Nova, Portugal
1171
Porto, Portugal
1570
Vila Nova de Cerveira, Portugal
13th century
Caminha, Portugal
13th century
Ponte da Barca, Portugal
13th century
Melgaço, Portugal
1170
Viana do Castelo, Portugal
16th century
Caminha, Portugal
1640-1668
Melgaço, Portugal
9th century AD
Póvoa de Lanhoso, Portugal
11th century
Monção, Portugal
1306
Monção, Portugal
14th century
Celorico de Basto, Portugal
11th century
Ponte de Lima, Portugal
16th century
Barcelos, Portugal
10th 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.