The historic St Monans Windmill will be closed until further notice after its sails were damaged by strong winds earlier this week.
An inspection has been carried out by Fife Council property services and the site will remain closed until it has had further structural checks and is made safe.
The restored windmill is a landmark remnant of the 18th century salt industry at the site.
Salt pans were housed in buildings on the beach below the windmill, which provided the power to pump sea water from reservoirs cut into the rocks offshore into the salt pans.
The landmark, the last remaining one in Fife, also acts the lookout station for Coastwatch St Monans, which monitors the sea for any incidents.
Fencing has been erected around the area to keep people away from the site while further assessments and repairs can be carried out.
