Lübeck, Germany
1227-1250
Würzburg, Germany
1720-1780
Lübeck, Germany
1464-1478
Hamburg, Germany
1922-1924
Potsdam, Germany
1763-1769
Stralsund, Germany
1240
Darmstadt, Germany
1897
Weimar, Germany
1777
Lübeck, Germany
1334
Maulbronn, Germany
1147
Braubach, Germany
c. 1117
Quedlinburg, Germany
936 AD
Trier, Germany
310 AD
Steingaden, Germany
1745-1754
Potsdam, Germany
1845
Lübeck, Germany
1173
Trier, Germany
0-200 AD
Wismar, Germany
1229
Weimar, Germany
1761
Weimar, Germany
1709
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.