Ringsted, Denmark
1170
Rønne, Denmark
16th century
Maribo, Denmark
1416
Viborg, Denmark
1227
Sorø, Denmark
1142
Eskilstrup, Denmark
12th century
Løgumkloster, Denmark
1173
Aabenraa, Denmark
13th century
Næstved, Denmark
12th century
Randers, Denmark
1494-1520
Faaborg, Denmark
12th century
Assens, Denmark
1488
Stege, Denmark
1085
Roskilde, Denmark
c. 1100
Ranum, Denmark
1158
Broager, Denmark
1209
Hedensted, Denmark
c. 1175
Haderslev, Denmark
c. 1250
Tønder, Denmark
12th century
Aakirkeby, Denmark
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.