Elne, France
1069
Saint-Brieuc, France
14th century
La Rochelle, France
1742
Rodez, France
1276
Saintes, France
1450-1568
Mirepoix, France
1298
Béziers, France
13th century
Perpignan, France
1324
Grasse, France
1244
Saint-Omer, France
13th century
Versailles, France
1743-1754
Fréjus, France
5th century AD
Auch, France
1489-1662
Coutances, France
1210-1274
Noyon, France
1131-1185
Soissons, France
1177
Dax, France
13th century
Blois, France
1697
Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges, France
12th century
Toul, France
13th 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.