Potsdam, Germany
1858-1861
Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany
1212
Kamp-Bornhofen, Germany
13th century
Eisleben, Germany
1693
Wellmich, Germany
1356
Igel, Germany
c. 250 AD
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1294
Lahnstein, Germany
1324
Ettersburg, Germany
1706
Berlin, Germany
1929-1931
Rheindiebach, Germany
1219
Oßmannstedt, Germany
1797
Bad Ems, Germany
14th century
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.