Wierschem, Germany
12th century
Cochem, Germany
1100
Sierck-les-Bains, France
11th century
Bernkastel-Kues, Germany
13th century
Beilstein, Germany
12th century
Alken, Germany
1198-1206
Traben-Trarbach, Germany
1350
Brodenbach, Germany
12th century
Roes, Germany
12th century
Kobern-Gondorf, Germany
12th century
Alf, Germany
c. 936 AD
Lieser, Germany
1884
Kobern-Gondorf, Germany
12th century
Klotten, Germany
960 AD
Wintrange, Luxembourg
1610
Kobern-Gondorf, Germany
1859-1960
Luttange, France
14th century
Burgen, Germany
1270
Schloß Thorn, Germany
16th century
Treis-Karden, Germany
13th 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.