Euskirchen, Germany
1340
Geilenkirchen, Germany
15th century
Tecklenburg, Germany
1490
Billerbeck, Germany
15th century
Detmold, Germany
1190
Grund, Germany
13th century
Hellenthal, Germany
1202-1235
Bad Driburg, Germany
8th century AD
Marienheide, Germany
1273
Langerwehe, Germany
12th century
Hemer, Germany
1353
Lennestadt, Germany
1202-1225
Wachtberg, Germany
11th century
Weilerswist, Germany
14th century
Heimerzheim, Germany
13th century
Lüdinghausen, Germany
1120
Mechernich, Germany
13th century
Mechernich, Germany
15th century
Hörstel, Germany
c. 1400
Morenhoven, Germany
12th 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.