Riga, Latvia
1209
Riga, Latvia
1211
Riga, Latvia
13th century
Riga, Latvia
1225
Riga, Latvia
1727-1733
Riga, Latvia
1857-1859
Riga, Latvia
1876-1883
Riga, Latvia
1818
Riga, Latvia
1869
Riga, Latvia
1820-1825
Cēsis, Latvia
13th century
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1238
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1252
Riga, Latvia
1893
Aglona, Latvia
1768-1780
Jelgava, Latvia
1890-1892
Talsi, Latvia
1567
Saldus, Latvia
1900
Riga, Latvia
1760-1814
Liepāja, Latvia
16th 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.