Edinburgh, United Kingdom
140 AD
Twechar, United Kingdom
142-144 AD
Falkirk, United Kingdom
142 AD
Bearsden, United Kingdom
142-144 AD
Falkirk, United Kingdom
142 AD
Braco, United Kingdom
1st century AD
North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
100-200 AD
Bonnybridge, United Kingdom
142 AD
Castlecary, United Kingdom
80 AD
North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
142 AD
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.