Schäftlarn, Germany
762 AD
Oberdollendorf, Germany
1189
Heilsbronn, Germany
1132
Trier, Germany
977 AD
Prenzlau, Germany
1275
Tholey, Germany
13th century
Essen, Germany
799 AD
Rottenbuch, Germany
1073
Bad Schussenried, Germany
1183
Kamp-Bornhofen, Germany
1680-1684
Amorbach, Germany
734 AD
Cologne, Germany
1334
Kastl, Germany
1103
Scheyern, Germany
1119
Sankt Märgen, Germany
1115-1118
Lorch, Germany
1102
Beuron, Germany
1863
Heidelberg, Germany
1130
Obermünstertal, Germany
c. 900 AD
Dargun, Germany
1172
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.