Prague, Czech Republic
10th century
Prague, Czech Republic
870 AD
Prague, Czech Republic
1344
Český Krumlov, Czech Republic
c. 1240
Český Krumlov, Czech Republic
1400-1439
Český Krumlov, Czech Republic
1240
Kutná Hora, Czech Republic
1278
Kutná Hora, Czech Republic
1388
Telč, Czech Republic
c. 1099
Olomouc, Czech Republic
1716-1754
Lednice, Czech Republic
1846-1858
Kutná Hora, Czech Republic
1142
Kutná Hora, Czech Republic
c. 1300
Litomyšl, Czech Republic
1568-1581
Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
12th century
Valtice, Czech Republic
17th century
Brno, Czech Republic
1928-1930
Průhonice, Czech Republic
1885
Zdár nad Sázavou, Czech Republic
1719-1727
Kroměříž, Czech Republic
1497/1664
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.