Edinburgh, United Kingdom
12th century
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1602
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1894
Glasgow, United Kingdom
1136
Paisley, United Kingdom
1163
Cardiff, United Kingdom
1180
Dundee, United Kingdom
15th century
Saint Ives, United Kingdom
1410-1434
Linlithgow, United Kingdom
1242
St Andrews, United Kingdom
1158
Conwy, United Kingdom
12th century
Perth, United Kingdom
12th century
Chepstow, United Kingdom
1131
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1128
St Davids, United Kingdom
1131-1181
St Davids, United Kingdom
13th century
Truro, United Kingdom
1880-1910
Stirling, United Kingdom
1414-1480
Belfast, United Kingdom
1899
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1874
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.