Ghent, Belgium
1180
Antwerp, Belgium
c. 1200
Ghent, Belgium
13th century
Dilbeek, Belgium
12th century
Bouillon, Belgium
10th century
Turnhout, Belgium
12th century
Lennik, Belgium
c. 1240
Meise, Belgium
c. 1300
Mons, Belgium
1226
Kortrijk, Belgium
1385/1415
Rochefort, Belgium
1450
Sint-Pieters-Rode, Belgium
14th century
La Roche-en-Ardenne, France
11th century
Leuven, Belgium
1455
Hoelaart, Belgium
15th century
Theux, Belgium
11th century
Tournai, Belgium
1290
Thuin, Belgium
1380
Beersel, Belgium
c. 1420
Amay, Belgium
13th 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.