Trizay, France
11th century
Finistère, France
482 AD
Cernay-la-Ville, France
1118
Codalet, France
879 AD
Le Bec-Hellouin, France
1034
Saint-Papoul, France
8th century
Bernay, France
11th century
Collobrieres, France
1174
Bruère-Allichamps, France
1136
Saint-Wandrille-Rançon, France
649 AD
Saint-Martin-le-Vieil, France
1180
Arles-sur-Tech, France
778 AD
Évreux, France
10th century
Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France
1345
Angers, France
1060-1119
Hambye, France
c. 1145
Ille-et-Vilaine, France
1199
Laon, France
1124
Laon, France
1128
Saint-Gabriel-Brécy, France
1058
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.