Bergen, Norway
12th century
Mosterøy, Norway
1263-1280
Tønsberg, Norway
c. 1190
Oslo, Norway
1147
Tautra, Norway
1207
Halsnøy, Norway
1163-1164
Os, Norway
1146
Selje, Norway
c. 1100
Levanger, Norway
1150-1180
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.