Brussels, Belgium
1105
Leuven, Belgium
18th century
Saint-Hubert, Belgium
687 AD
Vlaanderen, Belgium
1134
Ghent, Belgium
7th century/1638
Denée, Belgium
1872
Seraing, Belgium
1202
Westerlo, Belgium
1128
Lissewege, Belgium
1106
Hasselt, Belgium
1182
Rochefort, Belgium
1230
Andenne, Belgium
692 AD
Hamont-Achel, Belgium
1686
Chimay, Belgium
1850
Estinnes, Belgium
1130
Gembloux, Belgium
945 AD
Lasne, Belgium
1215
Hastière, Belgium
946 AD
Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium
1441
Bilzen, Belgium
19th 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.