Dambach-la-ville, France
11th century
Kruth, France
14th century
Labaroche, France
12th century
Ribeauvillé, France
11th century
Buhl, France
1227
Soultzbach-les-Bains, France
1220-1230
Cons-la-Grandville, France
13th century
Katzenthal, France
13th century
Mousson, France
13th century
Wangenbourg-Engenthal, France
13th century
Thann, France
c. 1224
Gerbéviller, France
18th century
Haut-Rhin, France
c. 1219
Forbach, France
11th century
Wettolsheim, France
c. 1230
Heiligenstein, France
12th century
Pierry, France
1760
Niederbronn-les-Bains, France
13th century
Bas-Rhin, France
11th century
Neubois, France
12th 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.