Tag:memorial=cross

memorial = cross
Description
Specifies a memorial as a cross. 
Group: Historic
Used on these elements
Requires
Useful combination
See also
Status: in use
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A  memorial cross is a cross-shaped memorial to commemorate a special event or an incident, typically where one or more people died. This tag is used in combination with historic=memorial to specify a memorial cross.

Do not confuse with historic=wayside_cross or man_made=cross.

How to map

Set a node and add historic=memorial + memorial=cross and name=* (if known).

Tags to use in combination

  • name=* – name by which the memorial is known
  • inscription=* – text of inscriptions on the memorial
  • material=* – main material of the memorial
  • start_date=* – erection date/year

See also

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  • memorial_type=cross
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