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12th century
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15th century
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11th century
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c. 1370
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12th century
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13th century
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13th century
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17th century
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12th century
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1514
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1638
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14th century
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14th century
Saint-Martin-de-Sanzay, France
15th century
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16th century
Maisontiers, France
15th century
Glénay, France
12th century
Beaulieu-Sous-Parthenay, 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.