Talgje, Norway
12th century
Gran, Norway
c. 1219
Vang, Norway
1180
Vang, Norway
12th century
Tønsberg, Norway
12th century
Bodø, Norway
c. 1240
Nome, Norway
12th century
Rygge, Norway
c. 1170
Trøgstad, Norway
c.1250
Spongdal, Norway
c. 1180
Luster, Norway
1220-1250
Ski, Norway
c. 1150
Mosterhamn, Norway
c. 1024
Bærum, Norway
1100-1130
Follebu, Norway
1260-1300
Orre, Norway
c. 1250
Skien, Norway
c. 1153
Nøtterøy, Norway
12th century
Sør-Aurdal, Norway
c. 1160
Løten, Norway
c. 1200
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.