Pierrefonds, France
1393
Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France
1661
Septmonts, France
c. 1242
Péronne, France
1209
La Ferté-Milon, France
1393
Coucy-le-Château-Auffrique, France
1220s
Boulogne-sur-Mer, France
13th century
Villers-Châtel, France
14th century
Rambures, France
15th century
Guise, France
12th century
Château-Thierry, France
8th century AD
Condette, France
13th century
Montépilloy, France
1150
Picquigny, France
11th century
Roost-Warendin, France
1743
Esquelbecq, France
1606
Fresnicourt-le-Dolmen, France
15th century
Potelle, France
1290
Bours, France
12th century
Fère-en-Tardenois, France
1206
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.