Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
1281
Maulbronn, Germany
1147
Füssen, Germany
9th century
Quedlinburg, Germany
936 AD
Cologne, Germany
1003
Chiemsee, Germany
782 AD
Gengenbach, Germany
c. 730 AD
Bad Doberan, Germany
1368
Regensburg, Germany
788 AD
Ettal, Germany
1330
Eltville am Rhein, Germany
1136
Andechs, Germany
1455
Blaubeuren, Germany
1085
Bamberg, Germany
1015
Bebenhausen, Germany
1183
Munich, Germany
1835
Regensburg, Germany
739 AD
Rostock, Germany
1270
Stralsund, Germany
1254
Regensburg, Germany
c. 1100
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.