Braubach, Germany
c. 1117
Wierschem, Germany
12th century
Cochem, Germany
1100
Linz am Rhein, Germany
1365
Sankt Goar, Germany
1245
Manderscheid, Germany
12th century
Saarburg, Germany
964 AD
Boppard, Germany
13th century
Trechtingshausen, Germany
1316
Bacharach, Germany
c. 1135
Oberwesel, Germany
1100-1149
Gerolstein, Germany
12th century
Landstuhl, Germany
1162
Monreal, Germany
13th century
Adenau, Germany
12th century
Mayen, Germany
13th century
Idar-Oberstein, Germany
c. 1150
Kaub, Germany
1326
Koblenz, Germany
1259/1826
Bernkastel-Kues, Germany
13th 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.