Explore the historic highlights of Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France
1730-1775
Bordeaux, France
1096
Bordeaux, France
1820
Bordeaux, France
1780
Bordeaux, France
1771-1784
Bordeaux, France
c. 1494
Bordeaux, France
1940
Bordeaux, France
1801
Bordeaux, France
14th century
Bordeaux, France
14th century
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1846
Bordeaux, France
11th century
Bordeaux, France
1963
Bordeaux, France
8th century AD
Bordeaux, France
18th century
Bordeaux, France
11th century
Bordeaux, France
1877
Bordeaux, France
1611-1620
Bordeaux, France
1451
Bordeaux, France
2nd century AD
Bordeaux, France
c. 1060
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.