Nancy, France
1703
Castres, France
1624
Uzès, France
1642-1663
Vienne, France
1130
Châlons-en-Champagne, France
1147
Saint-Lizier, France
1117
Condom, France
1506-1531
Bastia, France
1495
Verdun, France
990 AD
Toulon, France
1096
Meaux, France
1175-1180
Dol-de-Bretagne, France
11th century
Agde, France
1173
Saint-Pol-de-Léon, France
13th century
Lectoure, France
12th century
Le Havre, France
1575
Bazas, France
13th century
Alet-les-Bains, France
14th century
Lisieux, France
1170
Carcassonne, France
14th 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.