Verdun, France
17th century
Bonnemazon, France
1142
Lessay, France
11th century
Neuville-sous-Montreuil, France
1324
Saint-Mihiel, France
708-709 AD
Saint-Gelven, France
12th century
Saint-Maurin, France
11th century
Mortain, France
1112
Saint-Savin, France
10th century
Saint-Privat, France
12th century
Pont-de-l'Arche, France
1189
Roujan, France
18th century
Le Cayrol, France
1147
Montivilliers, France
11th century
Lonlay-l'Abbaye, France
c. 1020
Blasimon, France
10th century AD
Hastingues, France
1167
Gorze, France
12th century
Pontlevoy, France
1034
Châtel-Chéhéry, France
12th 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.