Rome, Italy
72-80 AD
Vatican, Vatican City State
1477
Rome, Italy
315 AD
Vatican, Vatican City State
1506-1626
Rome, Italy
1885-1925
Vatican, Vatican City State
1656-1667
Rome, Italy
126 AD
Vatican, Vatican City State
1471-1605
Rome, Italy
1732-1762
Rome, Italy
1734
Rome, Italy
203 AD
Rome, Italy
1644-1655
Rome, Italy
46 BC
Rome, Italy
8th century BC
Rome, Italy
134-139
Rome, Italy
1723-1725
Rome, Italy
112 AD
Rome, Italy
42 BC
Rome, Italy
432 AD
Rome, Italy
10th century BC
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.