Vienna, Austria
1359
Salzburg, Austria
774 AD
Innsbruck, Austria
1717-1724
Linz, Austria
1669-1683
Vienna, Austria
1858
Graz, Austria
1438-1462
Linz, Austria
1862-1924
Feldkirch, Austria
13th century
Sankt Pölten, Austria
1621
Eisenstadt, Austria
13th century
Gurk, Austria
1140-1200
Wiener Neustadt, Austria
1440
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.