Stolberg (Rheinland), Germany
13th century
Kleve, Germany
1345-1355
Herne, Germany
before 1243
Kranenburg, Germany
15th century
Steinfurt, Germany
12th century
Attendorn, Germany
13th century
Borken, Germany
13th century
Blankenheim, Germany
c. 1115
Erkelenz, Germany
14th century
Hellenthal, Germany
12th century
Ratingen, Germany
1276
Altwindeck, Germany
12th century
Essen, Germany
1647
Lüdinghausen, Germany
12th century
Brüggen, Germany
13th century
Hattingen, Germany
1227-1243
Langerwehe, Germany
13th century
Blomberg, Germany
13th century
Bedburg, Germany
13th century
Bad Honnef, Germany
c. 1200
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.