Eaunes, France
1239
Lamorville, France
c. 1144
Solesmes, France
1010
Urt, France
1875
Les Sables-d'Olonne, France
1107
Saint-Evroult-Notre-Dame-du-Bois, France
c. 1000
Senlis, France
1065
Arcis-le-Ponsart, France
1128
Saint-Prouant, France
c. 1200
Radepont, France
1190
Bouzonville, France
1033
Bois-de-Céné, France
1130
Guingamp, France
1134
Reiningue, France
1046
Fatouville-Grestain, France
1050
Lucelle, France
1124
Saint-Hubert, France
1134
Proupiary, France
1136
Cintegabelle, France
1632
Tournay, France
11th 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.