Versailles, France
1682
Paris, France
1897
Paris, France
13th century
Paris, France
1861-1875
Paris, France
1758-1790
Paris, France
1670
Paris, France
1629
Avignon, France
1252
Reims, France
13th century
Lyon, France
1645
Paris, France
1615
Toulouse, France
1750
Strasbourg, France
1731-1742
Fontainebleau, France
1528
Bordeaux, France
1771-1784
Marseille, France
1839
Paris, France
1722-1728
Marseille, France
1858
Nice, France
17th century
Arras, France
1463-1554
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.