Salzburg, Austria
1596
Salzburg, Austria
1st century AD
Salzburg, Austria
774 AD
Salzburg, Austria
1077
Salzburg, Austria
696 AD
Vienna, Austria
1740
Salzburg, Austria
1606
Graz, Austria
12th century
Hallstatt, Austria
1200 BCE
Salzburg, Austria
ca. 714 AD
Graz, Austria
1625-1636
Baden, Austria
Roman Age
Semmering-Kurort, Austria
1848-1854
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.