Paris, France
1763
Bordeaux, France
1730-1775
Saint-Émilion, France
12th century
Lyon, France
0-100 BC
Nancy, France
1756
Bordeaux, France
1820
Èze, France
14th century
Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France
Middle Ages
Tours, France
Yvoire, France
14th century
Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, France
806 AD
Bordeaux, France
18th century
Guérande, France
15th century
Minerve, France
9th century AD
La Couvertoirade, France
12th century
Chartres, France
9th century
Ainhoa, France
11th century
Vichy, France
17th century
Tarn, France
10th century AD
Gorges du Tarn Causses, France
7th century AD
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.