Chambord, France
1519-1547
Francueil, France
1515-1521
Amboise, France
15th century
Villandry, France
1532
Blois, France
9th century
Nantes, France
1207
Azay-le-Rideau, France
1515-1527
Chaumont-sur-Loire, France
1465-1510
Cheverny, France
1624-1630
Angers, France
9th century
Chinon, France
12th century
Rigny-Ussé, France
1440s
Saumur, France
10th century
Montreuil-Bellay, France
11th century
Langeais, France
1465
Sully-sur-Loire, France
13th century
Loches, France
13th century
Valençay, France
1540
Monts, France
1499-1508
Tours, 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.