Boulogne-sur-Mer, France
13th century
Villers-Châtel, France
14th century
Condette, France
13th century
Roost-Warendin, France
1743
Esquelbecq, France
1606
Fresnicourt-le-Dolmen, France
15th century
Potelle, France
1290
Bours, France
12th century
Saint-Waast, France
18th century
Esnes, France
1007
Audignies, France
15th century
Barly, France
1782-1784
Tramecourt, France
1615
Estrée-Blanche, France
1443
Cambrai, France
1850
Grand-Rullecourt, France
1746
Grand-Rullecourt, France
1746
Trélon, France
12th century
Liettres, France
1470s
Couin, France
1745-1749
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.