Prague, Czech Republic
1410
Prague, Czech Republic
10th century
Prague, Czech Republic
1915
Prague, Czech Republic
14th century
Prague, Czech Republic
870 AD
Prague, Czech Republic
1344
Prague, Czech Republic
1357
Prague, Czech Republic
1622
Český Krumlov, Czech Republic
c. 1240
Český Krumlov, Czech Republic
1400-1439
Prague, Czech Republic
1704-1755
Český Krumlov, Czech Republic
1240
Prague, Czech Republic
14th century
Prague, Czech Republic
1911-1912
Prague, Czech Republic
1783
Prague, Czech Republic
1348
Prague, Czech Republic
1391
Kutná Hora, Czech Republic
1278
Kutná Hora, Czech Republic
1388
Brno, Czech Republic
17th century
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.