Carcassonne, France
c. 1130
Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, France
806 AD
Foix, France
10th century
Cucugnan, France
11th century
Lastours, France
11th century
Montségur, France
1204
Puilaurens, France
1229
Arques, France
1284
Villerouge-Termenès, France
12th century
Saissac, France
11th century
Puivert, France
12th century
Termes, France
12th century
Tuchan, France
12th century
Mazamet, France
11th century
Agel, France
12th century
Miglos, France
13th century
Fenouillet, France
11th century
Coustaussa, France
12th century
Rouze, France
11th century
Pieusse, France
1140-1145
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.