Uppsala, Sweden
13th century
Uppsala, Sweden
13th century
Vallentuna, Sweden
c. 1213
Uppsala, Sweden
c. 1500
Simrishamn, Sweden
12th century
Arbrå, Sweden
ca. 1500
Norrtälje, Sweden
15th century
Ekerö, Sweden
12th century
Nässjö, Sweden
12th century
Enköping, Sweden
13th century
Ekolsund, Sweden
12th century
Uppsala, Sweden
13th century
Falköping, Sweden
ca. 1200
Falköping, Sweden
12th century
Falkenberg, Sweden
12th century
Slöinge, Sweden
12th century
Enköping, Sweden
ca. 1200
Östhammar, Sweden
late 1300s
Falun, Sweden
13th century
Ystad, Sweden
ca. 1150
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.