Wills Neck

Wills Neck
Elevation 1,261 ft (384 m)
Prominence 863 ft (263 m)
Parent peak Dunkery Beacon
Listing Marilyn
Location
Location Quantock Hills, England
Topo map OS Landranger 181
OS grid ST165352

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 8 miles (13 km) north west of the historic market town of Taunton.

The name 'Wills Neck' is derived from the Saxon word for 'stranger' or 'foreigner'.[1]

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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