Bergen, Norway
c. 1181
Trondheim, Norway
1070-1300
Stavanger, Norway
c. 1100-1150
Bergen, Norway
1130s
Trondheim, Norway
c. 1200
Bergen, Norway
1066-1093
Bergen, Norway
1181
Oslo, Norway
1050
Lom, Norway
1158
Notodden, Norway
c. 1210
Oslo, Norway
12th century
Borgund, Norway
1180-1250
Vik, Norway
c. 1130
Oslo, Norway
13th century
Voss, Norway
1271-1277
Aurland, Norway
13th century
Ornes, Norway
c. 1130
Oslo, Norway
c. 1150
Hamar, Norway
1150
Lillehammer, Norway
1190-1225
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.