Metzerlen-Mariastein, Switzerland
1648
Engelberg, Switzerland
1120
Saint-Maurice, Switzerland
6th century AD
Posieux, Switzerland
1138
Kreuzlingen, Switzerland
c. 1125
Bellelay, Switzerland
1136-1142
Pfaffnau, Switzerland
1194
Muri, Switzerland
1027
Rüeggisberg, Switzerland
1072-1076
Fribourg, Switzerland
1255
Chéserex, Switzerland
1110-1120
Kappel am Albis, Switzerland
c. 1185
Niederrickenbach, Switzerland
1528
Wettingen, Switzerland
1227
Dietikon, Switzerland
c. 1130
Alt Sankt Johann, Switzerland
1152
Gommiswald, Switzerland
1761
Seedorf, Switzerland
1138
Bad Ragaz, Switzerland
731 AD
Fraubrunnen, Switzerland
1249
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.