Aosta, Italy
11th century
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1132-1166
Canosa di Puglia, Italy
8th century AD
Acqui Terme, Italy
1067
Pinerolo, Italy
11th century
Crema, Italy
1185
Reggio Calabria, Italy
1908-1928
Cosenza, Italy
1222
Lamezia Terme, Italy
1675
Oria, Italy
1756
Irsina, Italy
1777
Bisceglie, Italy
1073-1295
Acerenza, Italy
1080
Foggia, Italy
1170s
Potenza, Italy
1783-1799
Gravina in Puglia, Italy
11th century
Alessandria, Italy
1807-1810
Bovino, Italy
1936
Corigliano-Rossano, Italy
11th century
Agrigento, Italy
11th 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.