Tscherms, Italy
13th century
Vadena, Italy
c. 1250
Mals, Italy
1272
Tubre, Italy
c. 900 AD
Lagundo, Italy
13th century
Waidbruck, Italy
12th century
Laces, Italy
14th century
Vipiteno, Italy
1100
Terlano, Italy
1228
Prato allo Stelvio, Italy
13th century
Tirolo, Italy
c. 1250
Rodengo, Italy
1140
Castelbadia, Italy
11th century
Salorno, Italy
13th century
Rio di Pusteria, Italy
1458-1480
Meran, Italy
c. 1220
Eppan, Italy
1250
Bolzano, Italy
12th century
Bolzano, Italy
13th century
Meran, Italy
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.