Schwarzenburg, Switzerland
12th century
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13th century
Kandergrund, Switzerland
12th century
Münsingen, Switzerland
1550
Wimmis, Switzerland
13th century
Riggisberg, Switzerland
1700
Schlosswil, Switzerland
12th century
Amsoldingen, Switzerland
10th century AD
Thun, Switzerland
13th century
Trachselwald, Switzerland
11th century
Bern, Switzerland
13th century
Worb, Switzerland
12th century
Gals, Switzerland
1270-1300
Burgistein, Switzerland
14th century
Meiringen, Switzerland
c. 1250
Weissenburg, Switzerland
13th century
Signau, Switzerland
12th century
Sumiswald, Switzerland
1730
Thunstetten, Switzerland
1711
Allmendingen, Switzerland
17th century
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.