The Saintfield Windmill

You may be aware that the Saintfield Development Association is in the lengthy process of developing the windmill field (adjoining the community centre) as a community park.  This facility will provide a much-needed safe space for the people of Saintfield and environs to relax, exercise, socialise and enjoy the fresh air.  At the same time, plans are in hand to preserve and make safe the old windmill and ancillary buildings in the field, which are currently deteriorating.

The windmill was an important part of Saintfield life in past years and we would love to find out more about the mill, the ‘Big Wind’ which blew the sails off and put it out of action, never to be repaired; and any other items of information surrounding this historic structure.

If you have any stories, memories or anecdotes about the windmill and its surrounds, please let us know. Your reminiscences will help us to build up a picture of the role the windmill and field played in the lives of residents over the years.

We will publish a selection on our website and in Saintfield News, so send your tales to editor@discoversaintfield.co.uk