Le Lude, France
13th century
Brissac-Quincé, France
11th century
Châteaudun, France
1170
Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France
12th century
Montrésor, France
1493
Brézé, France
1060
Montsoreau, France
1455
Beaugency, France
12th century
Meung-sur-Loire, France
ca. 1200
Céré-la-Ronde, France
1460
Mehun-sur-Yèvre, France
13th century
Lémeré, France
1445
Soulaire-et-Bourg, France
1468-1472
Lavardin, France
11th century
Châteaubriant, France
11th century
Chilleurs-aux-Bois, France
16th century
Luynes, France
12th century
Cellettes, France
1545
Mazé-Milon, France
1772
Tour-en-Sologne, France
1527-1537
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.