The oldest part of Aschhausen castle in Schöntal was built in the 13th-14th centuries. In the early 16th century owner Hans Georg von Aschhausen supported the local robber baron, but in 1523 Swabian League sent army to destroy total of 23 this kind of camps of robber barons. Aschhausen castle was also destroyed.
Later it was restored and round tower was added in 1537. The current appearance dates from the 18th 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.