Edinburgh, United Kingdom
12th century
Bath, United Kingdom
Celtic
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Caernarfon, United Kingdom
1283
Conwy, United Kingdom
1283-1287
Conwy, United Kingdom
1283-1287
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
18th century
Harlech, United Kingdom
1282-1289
Beaumaris, United Kingdom
1295
Richmond, United Kingdom
18th century
Caernarfon, United Kingdom
1283-1292
Penwith, United Kingdom
1820
St Agnes, United Kingdom
1802
Queensferry, United Kingdom
1882-1890
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.