Cross the threshold of Higher Uppacott, Dartmoor National Park’s Grade 1 Listed longhouse, and step back in time to medieval Dartmoor as part of Heritage Open Days 2014. This year Dartmoor National Park has arranged a number of free visits to this unique building as its contribution to the national heritage celebration which runs from 11 to 14 September 2014.

A longhouse is a medieval farmhouse in which both people and cattle were accommodated under a single roof. Higher Uppacott is rare and of national importance. It is one of the few remaining examples of this historic building type, which has retained its lower or shippon end (cattle shelter) in its original state.

Join Dartmoor National Park for this rare opportunity and learn about the development of Higher Uppacott from its medieval beginnings through to the present day. There will be tours on Friday 12, Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September. Heritage Open Days events only have limited places so it is essential to pre-book your place on 01822 890414 or at the National Park Visitor Centre, Princetown.

Friday 12 September: tour 11am-1pm

Saturday 13 September: tours 10.30am-12.30pm and 2pm-4pm.

Sunday 14 September: tours 10.30am-12.30pm and 2pm-4pm.

For more information visit www.dartmoor.gov.uk or www.heritageopendays.org.uk