Rotthalmünster, Germany
11th century
Biburg, Germany
1132
Gars am Inn, Germany
768 AD
Osterhofen, Germany
1004-1009
Neumarkt-Sankt Veit, Germany
1121
Franzburg, Germany
1231
Schönau, Germany
1142
Rinchnach, Germany
1011
Bredelar, Germany
1196
Attel, Germany
c. 1037
Geisenfeld, Germany
1030
Oberalteich, Germany
c. 1100
Schlehdorf, Germany
740-769 AD
Thierhaupten, Germany
8th century AD
Ursberg, Germany
1126-1128
Warburg, Germany
1140
Heidenheim, Germany
c. 752
Aura an der Saale, Germany
1108-1122
Sonnefeld, Germany
1260
Ahrensbök, Germany
1397
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.