Crazannes, France
14th century
Bressuire, France
12th century
Ludon-Médoc, France
13th century
Saint-Jean-d'Angle, France
c. 1180
Parthenay, France
13th century
Bordeaux, France
c. 1060
Jonzac, France
11th century
Xaintrailles, France
13th century
La Réole, France
13th century
Villandraut, France
1305-1312
Morlanne, France
1370
Échiré, France
13th century
Buzet-sur-Baïse, France
13th century
Budos, France
1306
Poudenas, France
13th century
Saint-Loup-Lamairé, France
17th century
Cherveux, France
12th century
Orthez, France
1242
Sauveterre-la-Lémance, France
13th century
Vayres, France
11th 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.