Tan Hill, Wiltshire
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Tan Hill (grid reference SU080640) is a hill which lies just to the north of the village of Allington in Wiltshire, England.
Its summit is 294 metres (965 ft) above sea level and is the highest point of the North Wessex Downs AONB hill range (the adjacent Milk Hill is also 294m). 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.
It is the joint highest point in Wiltshire, along with Milk Hill
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