Córdoba, Spain
784 AD
Seville, Spain
1401
Oviedo, Spain
781 AD
Santiago de Compostela, Spain
1075
Valencia, Spain
1238
Toledo, Spain
1226-1493
Burgos, Spain
1221
Granada, Spain
1518
Madrid, Spain
1879
León, Spain
c. 1205
Salamanca, Spain
12th century
Salamanca, Spain
1513-1733
Palma, Spain
1229
Cáceres, Spain
15th century
Málaga, Spain
1528
Bilbao, Spain
14th century
Segovia, Spain
1525-1577
Cádiz, Spain
1722-1838
Valladolid, Spain
1589
Murcia, Spain
1385
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.