Tag:historic=cannon

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

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