An excavation site will be established at Banjo Paterson Park this weekend in attempt to uncover an important piece of the region's history.
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Residents are invited to take part in the archaeological dig, which aims to expose the footings of the historic Templers Mill building on Ophir Road.
Archaeologist Jodie Benton will guide several groups through the first community dig on Saturday, with those who miss out and school groups having the chance to take part next week.
Dr Benton said the numbers will be capped to ensure the integrity of the historically significant site is maintained.
"At least two archaeologists will be there at all times to ensure no damage is done," she said.
Built in 1848 by John Arthur Templer, the three-story brick flower mill was demolished in 1971.
Dr Benton was part of a team which previously cleared rubble from the site, including original bricks which have been stored at Orange City Council depot.
She said broken bricks would be crushed to construct a history trail through the park and whole bricks would be used as part of different historical reconstructions.
Dr Benton said "an awful lot" of dynamite was used to destroy what had been known as the Narrambla Steam Flour Mills.
She said Saturday's project would involve removing the "overburden" which had comprised the collapsed wall.
"Activities will be assigned according to physical capabilities," she said.
Strong participants would have the chance to help shovel and remove rubble while others could take part in less physically demanding tasks.
The community digs were being held as part of Orange City Council's heritage program, which received funding from the state government.
In addition to the archaeological excavation, the grant will go towards installing a picnic shelter and barbecue, as well as building the poetry trail.
Dr Benton said this was the first community project of this type she had taken part in and Orange was lucky to have Community Liasion Adviser Alison Russell rallying behind it.
The first community dig will be held on Saturday from 9-5pm, with follow up digs next week from 2.45pm-4pm.
School groups are also invited to take part next week.
All bookings can be made online by visiting: www.eventbrite.com.au/d/australia--orange/templers-mill/
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