Dzialdowo, Poland
14th century
Węgorzewo, Poland
1398
Olsztynek, Poland
1349-1366
Salacgrīva, Latvia
1226
Gökçedam Köyü, Turkey
13th century
Alsunga, Latvia
1372
Ełk, Poland
1497/1888
Gizycko, Poland
c. 1340
Lebork, Poland
14th century
Barciany, Poland
1377
Gvardeysky, Russia
1283–90
Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia
1239
Ushakovo, Russia
1266
Otepää, Estonia
13th century
Bobrowniki, Poland
14th century
Viļaka, Latvia
1342
Järve, Estonia
1508
Aseri, Estonia
1913
Saaremaa, Estonia
14th century
Salaspils, Latvia
ca. 1226
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.