Ochsenhausen, Germany
12th century
Kall, Germany
1070
Brauweiler, Germany
1024
Salem, Germany
1136
Kamp-Lintfort, Germany
1123
Füssen, Germany
1628
Oppenau, Germany
1192
Bad Staffelstein, Germany
c. 1070
Siegburg, Germany
1064
Irsee, Germany
1182
Wechselburg, Germany
1168
Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany
1900-1904
Bad Dürkheim, Germany
11th century
Backnang, Germany
c. 1100
Seeon-Seebruck, Germany
994 AD
Konstanz, Germany
983 AD
Marxzell, Germany
12th century
Ulm, Germany
1093
Bad Herrenalb, Germany
c. 1147
Steingaden, Germany
1147/1663
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.