Belfast, United Kingdom
1898
Belfast, United Kingdom
1899
Carrickfergus, United Kingdom
1177
Belfast, United Kingdom
1929
Portballintrae, United Kingdom
13th century
Londonderry, United Kingdom
1633
Enniskillen, United Kingdom
1428
Belfast, United Kingdom
1828
Belfast, United Kingdom
1922
Glenarm, United Kingdom
1636
Greyabbey, United Kingdom
1193
Dundrum, United Kingdom
13th century
Ballycastle, United Kingdom
1485
Comber, United Kingdom
7th century AD
Strangford, United Kingdom
1760s
Devenish, United Kingdom
12th century
Killyleagh, United Kingdom
1180
Downpatrick, United Kingdom
3000 BCE
Warrenpoint, United Kingdom
1560s
Downpatrick, United Kingdom
1180
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.