Rhenen, Netherlands
15th century
Grou, Netherlands
13th century
Ouddorp, Netherlands
1348
Harderwijk, Netherlands
14th century
Bolsward, Netherlands
1281
Boazum, Netherlands
12th century
Rosmalen, Netherlands
c. 1300
Bedum, Netherlands
c. 1050
Deinum, Netherlands
13th century
Jorwert, Netherlands
12th century
Wyns, Netherlands
1200
Damwâld, Netherlands
12th century
Damwâld, Netherlands
1200
Dronrijp, Netherlands
1504
Oudega, Netherlands
12th century
Bears, Netherlands
13th century
Burgum, Netherlands
c. 1100
Susteren, Netherlands
714 AD
Rinsumageast, Netherlands
11th century
Jistrum, Netherlands
c. 1230
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.