New York, United States
1870
New York, United States
2011
New York, United States
1929
New York, United States
1982
Washington, D.C., United States
1829
New York, United States
1937
Washington, D.C., United States
1937
Washington, D.C., United States
1964
Washington, D.C., United States
1923
Washington, D.C., United States
2004
New York, United States
1899-1902
New York, United States
1923
New York, United States
19th century
Washington, D.C., United States
1993
Washington, D.C., United States
Washington, D.C., United States
1961
New York, United States
1910
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.