Eguisheim, France
13th century
Orschwiller, France
12th century
Kaysersberg Vignoble, France
c. 1220
Saverne, France
1780-1790
Kintzheim, France
c. 1250
Sedan, France
1530
Épernay, France
1852
Sierck-les-Bains, France
11th century
Manderen, France
1436
Ribeauvillé, France
13th century
Saverne, France
16th century
Lunéville, France
1703-1723
Lichtenberg, France
13th century
Wintzenheim, France
1279
La Petite-Pierre, France
12th century
Hierges, France
9th century AD
Étoges, France
17th century
Manom, France
17th century
Eguisheim, France
11th century
Strasbourg, France
c. 1750
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.