What is recorded here

Ruined sails shadowed Skerries when the mill cap still turned above the village. The tower stood tall enough for wind to fill four canvas arms and drive stone inside its cylindrical chest. Men and women carried grain up the rise because the mill could feed a whole district when the sea breeze blew steady. Its broken remains still mark the place where local life depended on wind, muscle and patience.

Located on a prominent rise above the village of Skerries. Comprises a straight-sided cylindrical structure (int. diam.3.80m, c.12.2m h.) with diametrically opposed entrances at east and west. Lit by plain rectangular windows above doorways and on south side. A 'tower' windmill (cap alone turns), 4-sail (would have been canvas). Approximately 3 stone courses were added to the original structure and a concrete capping. The replica thatch and wooden beamed cap then added. There is a plinth at base (H 0.30m, W 0.20m) (Ní Ghabhláin, 1987). Shown in a circular enclosure marked 'Fort' on 1837 OS 6-inch map. A raised rounded bank surrounds the base. Forms part of the Skerries Mills Complex. Compiled by: Geraldine Stout Updated by: Christine Baker Date of upload: 14 November 2014

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