Explore the historic highlights of Lyon
Lyon, France
1645
Lyon, France
1180
Lyon, France
1801
Lyon, France
1872-1884
Lyon, France
0-100 BC
Lyon, France
1892-1894
Lyon, France
1631/1748
Lyon, France
1670
Lyon, France
1325-1327
Lyon, France
0-100 BC
Lyon, France
15 BC
Lyon, France
14th century
Lyon, France
1617-1622
Lyon, France
1956-1960
Lyon, France
17th century
Lyon, France
c. 1100
Lyon, France
1590-1690
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.