Gran, Norway
12th century
Ringebu, Norway
c. 1220
Oslo, Norway
1907
Oslo, Norway
1901-1903
Trondheim, Norway
1905
Kinsarvik, Norway
1160
Hamar, Norway
1849
Alstahaug, Norway
12th century
Avaldsnes, Norway
1320
Oslo, Norway
1886
Eidsbygda, Norway
13th century
Nore og Uvdal, Norway
1168
Larvik, Norway
1753-1756
Ål, Norway
1192
Bø i Telemark, Norway
1150-1180
Kaupanger, Norway
1150
Trondheim, Norway
1170s
Vågå, Norway
c. 1150
Odda, Norway
1200-1250
Giske, Norway
12th 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.