Buonas, Switzerland
1494
Dornach, Switzerland
11th century
Stein am Rhein, Switzerland
c. 1200
Grüningen, Switzerland
before 1229
Bottmingen, Switzerland
13th century
Frutigen, Switzerland
c. 1200
Saint-Saphorin, Switzerland
12th century
Vufflens-le-Château, Switzerland
1425
La Neuveville, Switzerland
1283
Oensingen, Switzerland
1250
Erlach, Switzerland
1090-1100
Silenen, Switzerland
13th century
Mesocco, Switzerland
12th century
Wilderswil, Switzerland
12th century
Tarasp, Switzerland
11th century
Küssnacht, Switzerland
13th century
Freienbach, Switzerland
13th century
Dardagny, Switzerland
13th century
Trimbach, Switzerland
10th century AD
Porrentruy, Switzerland
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.