Nijmegen, Netherlands
c. 1000 AD
Utrecht, Netherlands
c. 1040
Arnhem, Netherlands
1450
Zwolle, Netherlands
1406-1466
Dordrecht, Netherlands
1285
Nijmegen, Netherlands
16th century
Middelburg, Netherlands
1127
Alkmaar, Netherlands
1470-1498
Deventer, Netherlands
1450-1525
Deventer, Netherlands
1198-1209
Utrecht, Netherlands
13th century
Hague, Netherlands
1397
Weert, Netherlands
1456
Amersfoort, Netherlands
1444
Utrecht, Netherlands
1248-1259
Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands
c. 1370
Roermond, Netherlands
1410
Leeuwarden, Netherlands
1275-1310
Goes, Netherlands
15th century
Naarden, Netherlands
15th 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.