Brussels, Belgium
17th century
Bruges, Belgium
c. 1240
Bruges, Belgium
11th century
Antwerp, Belgium
1561-1564
Antwerp, Belgium
1352
Ghent, Belgium
1313
Leuven, Belgium
1425-1497
Bruges, Belgium
1240
Mechelen, Belgium
c. 1200
Ypres, Belgium
1304/1933
Spa, Belgium
14th century
Mechelen, Belgium
14th century
Antwerp, Belgium
1576
Aalst, Belgium
1225
Tournai, Belgium
1188
Mons, Belgium
1662-1669
Leuven, Belgium
1234
Tournai, Belgium
12th century
Mechelen, Belgium
1560
Brussels, Belgium
1898
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.