Guernsey, United Kingdom
12th century
Guernsey, United Kingdom
1206-1256
Guernsey, United Kingdom
1914
Guernsey, United Kingdom
1804
Guernsey, United Kingdom
1873
Guernsey, United Kingdom
1848
Guernsey, United Kingdom
1155
Guernsey, United Kingdom
1804
Guernsey, United Kingdom
3000-2500 BC
Guernsey, United Kingdom
1154
Guernsey, United Kingdom
c. 968 AD
Guernsey, United Kingdom
3500 - 2000 BC
Guernsey, United Kingdom
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.