Fulda, Germany
1623
Kirchberg, Germany
1237
Obernhof, Germany
1139
Zarrentin, Germany
1250
Plankstetten, Germany
1129
Zweibrücken-Land, Germany
c. 741 AD
Warendorf, Germany
1256
Isny im Allgäu, Germany
1096
Regensburg, Germany
997 AD
Medingen, Germany
1241
Liesborn, Germany
c. 815 AD
Klosterreichenbach, Germany
1082
Gessertshausen, Germany
1211-1248
Grimma, Germany
13th century
Treis, Germany
1220/1903
Preetz, Germany
1211
Ravensburg, Germany
1145
Ulm, Germany
1253
Meißen, Germany
12th century
Schuttern, Germany
603 AD
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.