Amsterdam, Netherlands
1481–1494
Amsterdam, Netherlands
1481
Hague, Netherlands
13th century
Vleuten-De Meern, Netherlands
1391/1892
Leiden, Netherlands
11th century
Heerlen, Netherlands
1244
Amsterdam, Netherlands
1516
Muiden, Netherlands
1370
Valkenburg, Netherlands
1115
Breda, Netherlands
14th century
Woerden, Netherlands
c. 1160
Hoensbroek, Netherlands
1360
Poederoijen, Netherlands
1357-1397
Straatweg, Netherlands
1260
Coevorden, Netherlands
1025/1522
Vught, Netherlands
13th century
Doorwerth, Netherlands
1402-1560
´s-Heerenberg, Netherlands
13th century
Voorschoten, Netherlands
1226
Heeswijk-Dinther, Netherlands
1080
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.