Santpoort-Zuid, Netherlands
13th century
Wageningen, Netherlands
1500-1526
Wijk bij Duurstede, Netherlands
1270
Helmond, Netherlands
1325
Medemblik, Netherlands
1287
Heemskerk, Netherlands
1546
Driebergen-Rijsenburg, Netherlands
13th century
Limbricht, Netherlands
1250
Delden, Netherlands
14th century
Rozendaal, Netherlands
c. 1300
Ammerzoden, Netherlands
1350s
Kessel, Netherlands
9th century AD
Breda, Netherlands
15th century
Doornenburg, Netherlands
13th century
Vorden, Netherlands
1315
Haarlem, Netherlands
13th century
Oostkapelle, Netherlands
13th century
Uithuizen, Netherlands
14th century
Ruurlo, Netherlands
14th century
Hernen, Netherlands
14th 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.