Tag:historic=cannon

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Description
A historic/retired cannon. Usually found on forts or battlefields. Show/edit corresponding data item.
Group: historic
Used on these elements
may be used on nodesshould not be used on waysshould not be used on areasshould not be used on relations (except multipolygon relations)
Useful combination
See also
Status: in use
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A historic/retired cannon which has become a tourist attraction or a museum exhibit and generally remains in one place (usually on forts or battlefields).

How to map

Place a node node where the cannon is located and tag it with historic=.

Warnings

  • Occasionally, decommissioned cannons and other military vehicles are used to commemorate people or events, which can be indicated by a name or an inscription somewhere on the installation. In this case, historic=memorial can be used. Do not tag cannons that commemorate nothing as memorials.

Additional tags

  • name=* - name of the cannon if there is an actual name or distinguishing number marked on it NB this is not the model or type of cannon
  • cannon:type=* - type of cannon e.g. muzzle-loading, anti-aircraft, field, anti-tank etc
  • ref=* - if there is a reference number (e.g. serial number) on the cannon as well as a name
  • description=* - cannon's description
  • direction=* - the direction in which the cannon is pointed
  • start_date=* - production date
  • manufacturer=* - the builder of the cannon, if known. manufacturer:wikidata=* and manufacturer:wikipedia=* can also be added.
  • model=* - for the model (type) of cannon. model:wikidata=* and model:wikipedia=* can be added as well.
  • wikipedia=* - the Wikipedia page of that specific cannon, not just that model in general.
  • wikidata=* - the Wikidata page of that specific cannon, not just that model in general.
  • wikimedia_commons=* - link to a file photo of this exact vehicle.

Possible Rendering

suggested by User:Chrisana13

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