Ribnitz, Germany
1330
Panschwitz-Kuckau, Germany
1248
Wessobrunn, Germany
c. 753 AD
Schmallenberg-Grafschaft, Germany
1072
Donauwörth, Germany
c. 1040
Dormagen, Germany
1130
Obermarchtal, Germany
before 776 / 1171
Buxheim, Germany
c. 1100
Höglwörth, Germany
1125
Odernheim am Glan, Germany
8th century AD
Rot an der Rot, Germany
c. 1126
Lüneburg, Germany
1172
Manderscheid, Germany
1135/1922
Barth, Germany
1573
Polling, Germany
8th century AD
Rehna, Germany
1230-1254
Lichtental, Germany
1245
Grossheubach, Germany
1630s
Altomünster, Germany
750 AD
Cismar, Germany
1238
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.