Caen, France
c. 1060
Eu, France
1578
Dieppe, France
1188
Rouen, France
1204-1210
Les Andelys, France
1196
Falaise, France
1123
Fécamp, France
11th century
Vascœuil, France
15th century
Vernon, France
1196
Harcourt, France
12th century
Vernon, France
1123
Le Neubourg, France
13th century
Martainville-Épreville, France
15th century
Saint-Germain-de-Livet, France
1561-1578
Mézidon-Canon, France
1727
Acquigny, France
1557
Gisors, France
1095
Vauville, France
17th century
Creully, France
c. 1360
Bricquebec, France
11th 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.