Braga, Portugal
16th century
Viana do Castelo, Portugal
1904-1959
Braga, Portugal
1863
Braga, Portugal
16th century
Braga, Portugal
1060
Vila Real, Portugal
1424
Sintra, Portugal
13th century
Viana do Castelo, Portugal
1576
Caminha, Portugal
1488-1566
Sintra, Portugal
1560
Braga, Portugal
1653
Ponte da Barca, Portugal
c. 1080
Melgaço, Portugal
13th century
Monção, Portugal
12th century
Paredes de Coura, Portugal
12th century
Ponte de Lima, Portugal
12th century
Braga, Portugal
7th century AD
Ponte de Lima, Portugal
1773
Braga, Portugal
18th century
Póvoa de Lanhoso, Portugal
13th 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.