Amsterdam, Netherlands
1408
Amsterdam, Netherlands
1213
Utrecht, Netherlands
1023/1254
Amsterdam, Netherlands
14th century
Utrecht, Netherlands
1279
Delft, Netherlands
1396
Groningen, Netherlands
13th century
Haarlem, Netherlands
1479
Rotterdam, Netherlands
1449-1525
Maastricht, Netherlands
11th century
Maastricht, Netherlands
14th century
Breda, Netherlands
1410
's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
1340
Delft, Netherlands
1246
Gouda, Netherlands
1485
Groningen, Netherlands
13th century
Utrecht, Netherlands
1039-1048
Hague, Netherlands
15th century
Maastricht, Netherlands
11th century
Utrecht, Netherlands
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.