Cologne, Germany
1974
Berlin, Germany
1823-1830
Berlin, Germany
1855
Berlin, Germany
1861
Berlin, Germany
1910
Berlin, Germany
2006
Munster, Lower Saxony, Germany
1983
Aachen, Germany
2014
Mainz, Germany
1900
Munich, Germany
1933-1937
Munich, Germany
1903
Berlin, Germany
2010
Berlin, Germany
2001
Cologne, Germany
19th century
Trier, Germany
1904
Munich, Germany
2002
Nuremberg, Germany
1420
Dresden, Germany
1884-1887
Hamburg, Germany
2008
Münster, Germany
1908
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.