Étampes, France
1130-1150
Thomery, France
1859
Sigy, France
14th century
Montfort-l'Amaury, France
1815
Janvry, France
1600-1650
Bouray-sur-Juine, France
1632-1635
Bourron-Marlotte, France
16th century
Bouville, France
1291
Condécourt, France
1668-1696
Ballancourt-sur-Essonne, France
1620
Nangis, France
1436
Jouars-Pontchartrain, France
1633-1662
Diant, France
13th century
Boissy-Saint-Léger, France
17th century
Brou-sur-Chantereine, France
17th century
Villecerf, France
11th century
Maule, France
16th century
Louveciennes, France
2008
Rosny-sur-Seine, France
c. 1598
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.