Taranto, Italy
1496
Otranto, Italy
1228
Bari, Italy
1132
Monopoli, Italy
16th century
Gallipoli, Italy
13th century
Andria, Italy
1240
Monte Sant'Angelo, Italy
837 AD
Conversano, Italy
11th century
Vieste, Italy
11th century
Ceglie Messapica, Italy
1070-1100
Mesagne, Italy
1430
Grottaglie, Italy
15th century
Barletta, Italy
1225-1228
Trani, Italy
1230
Lucera, Italy
1233
Manfredonia, Italy
13th century
Castro, Italy
13th century
Oria, Italy
1225-1233
San Vito dei Normanni, Italy
11
Bovino, 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.