Friesenhagen, Germany
13th century
Andernach, Germany
14th century
Schneppenbach, Germany
10th century AD
Bollendorf, Germany
8th century AD
Gerolstein, Germany
13th century
Kordel, Germany
14th century
Merzalben, Germany
1237
Annweiler, Germany
12th century
Balduinstein, Germany
1319
Ulmen, Germany
c. 1000
Winnweiler, Germany
12th century
Lieser, Germany
1884
Nassau, Germany
c. 1100
Kobern-Gondorf, Germany
12th century
Klotten, Germany
960 AD
Dudeldorf, Germany
1345
Baumholder, Germany
14th century
Balduinstein, Germany
12th century
Burgschwalbach, Germany
1354-1371
Mürlenbach, Germany
8th century AD
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.