Stockholm, Sweden
1279
Stockholm, Sweden
1892
Lund, Sweden
1080-1145
Uppsala, Sweden
1287-1435
Gothenburg, Sweden
1815
Visby, Sweden
1225
Linköping, Sweden
c. 1120
Växjö, Sweden
ca. 1120
Skara, Sweden
11th century
Västerås, Sweden
1230-1271
Kalmar, Sweden
1660-1703
Karlstad, Sweden
1730
Luleå, Sweden
1893
Härnösand, Sweden
1846
Strängnäs, Sweden
1296-1334
Mariestad, Sweden
1593-1615
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.