Tallinn, Estonia
1475-1483
Tallinn, Estonia
13-14th century
Tallinn, Estonia
1360-1370
Narva, Estonia
1256
Haapsalu, Estonia
1228
Kuressaare, Estonia
1260s
Pärnu, Estonia
15th century
Viljandi, Estonia
1224
Rakvere, Estonia
1226
Kunda, Estonia
1471
Valgamaa, Estonia
ca. 1330
Paide, Estonia
1265
Põltsamaa, Estonia
1272
Viljandimaa, Estonia
1298
Kiiu, Estonia
16th century
Lääne maakond, Estonia
13th century
Lääne-Virumaa, Estonia
1479
Järve, Estonia
1508
Väike-Maarja, Estonia
14th century
Tartumaa, Estonia
1350s-13060s
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.