Tan Hill, Wiltshire

Tan Hill, Wiltshire

Tan Hill (gbmapping|SU080640) is a hill which lies just to the north of the village of Allington in the parish of All Cannings, Wiltshire, England.

Its summit is 294 metres (965 ft) above sea level and is the second highest point of the North Wessex Downs AONB hill range (the adjacent Milk Hill is 295 m high) and of Wiltshire. It is also the second highest point between Bristol and London.

To the south, its adjoins Clifford's Hill.

Along the north side of Tan Hill runs a section of The Wansdyke, an earth rampart which runs east to west across much of southern England.

Tan Hill formerly had a white horse.

In April 2003, a Dotterel was present on the summit of Tan Hill. This bird species does not usually migrate through Britain until May.


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