Wills Neck

Wills Neck

Infobox Mountain
Name = Wills Neck
Photo =
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Elevation = 1261 ft (384 m)
Location = Quantock Hills, England
Range =
Prominence = 863 ft (263 m)
Parent peak = Dunkery Beacon
Coordinates =
Topographic
OS "Landranger" 181
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Age =
Easiest route =
Grid_ref_UK = ST165352
Listing = Marilyn

Wills Neck is the highest summit on the Quantock Hills and one of the highest points in Somerset, England. Although only 1261 ft (384 m) high, it qualifies as one of England's Marilyns. It is situated about convert|8|mi|km|lk=on north west of the historic market town of Taunton.

The name 'Wills Neck' is derived from the Saxon word for 'stranger' or 'foreigner'. [ [http://www.gb42.com/hills.html The Quantock Hills ] ]

On a clear day it is possible to see Dartmoor, Exmoor, the Brecon Beacons, the Mendips and Blackdown Hills. It is sometimes even possible to see Pilsdon Pen, the highest point in Dorset.

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