Arles, France
90 AD
Arles, France
90 AD
Paris, France
c. 200 AD
Nîmes, France
70 AD
Arles, France
0-100 BC
Vers-Pont-du-Gard, France
40-60 AD
Arles, France
300-400 AD
Lyon, France
0-100 BC
Nîmes, France
4-7 AD
Nice, France
0-100 AD
Reims, France
200-300 AD
Lyon, France
15 BC
Paris, France
0-100 AD
Marseille, France
6th century BCE
Nîmes, France
0-200 AD
Carnac, France
4500 - 3300 BC
Reims, France
200-300 AD
Dax, France
2nd century AD
Saintes, France
18-19 AD
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France
600-500 BCE
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.