Ráby, Czech Republic
1421
Znojmo, Czech Republic
12th century
Chyše, Czech Republic
1169
Štramberk, Czech Republic
13th century
Benešov nad Ploučnicí, Czech Republic
13th century
Frýdlant, Czech Republic
13th century
Potštejn, Czech Republic
13th century
Vranov nad Dyjí, Czech Republic
c. 1100
Klatovy, Czech Republic
14th century
Roztoky, Czech Republic
1476
Luže, Czech Republic
13th century
Točník, Czech Republic
13th century
Libochovice, Czech Republic
c. 1335
Švihov, Czech Republic
1480-1489
Opočno, Czech Republic
1560-1567
Poustka, Czech Republic
13th century
Klatovy, Czech Republic
1291
Žleby, Czech Republic
13th century
Kralovice, Czech Republic
1232
Písek, Czech Republic
13th 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.