Belcastel, France
9th century AD
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13th century
Najac, France
1253
Bournazel, France
16th century
Gissac, France
15th century
Brousse-le-Château, France
10th century
Saint-Izaire, France
14th century
Rivière-sur-Tarn, France
12th century
Lacroix-Barrez, France
12th century
Salles-la-Source, France
13th century
Espalion, France
11th century
Alrance, France
15th century
Coupiac, France
15th century
Viala-du-Pas-de-Jaux, France
1430
Camjac, France
1180
Saint-Beauzély, France
12th century
Vézins-de-Lévézou, France
1120
Saint-Rome-de-Cernon, France
14th century
Lugan, France
1180
Rebourguil, France
13th 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.