Tag:archaeological_site=fortification

archaeological_site = fortification
Description
Fortification - archaeological site made of stone and/or earth walls or a combination with wooden palisades.
Group: historic
Used on these elements
Requires
historic=archaeological_site
Useful combination
name=*
See also
historic:civilization=* heritage=*
Status: de facto
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Fortifications are archaeological sites made of earth walls and stone walls. They are military constructions or buildings designed for the defense of territories in warfare, and also used to solidify rule in a region during peace time.

How to Map

Set a node or draw as an area along the outline.

• historic=archaeological_site
• archaeological_site=fortification
• fortification_type=* - type of fortification
  • fortification_type=hill_fort
  • fortification_type=ringfort
  • fortification_type=limes
  • fortification_type=sconce
  • fortification_type=ring_ditch
  • fortification_type=motte

Tags to use in combination

• name=*
• wikipedia=* - a link to Wikipedia's article
• wikidata=* - an ID of the specific Wikidata item about this fortification (if any)
• historic:civilization=* (or more precise subtags) - the civilization (culture) that originally created the feature
• heritage=* - fortification is registered by an official heritage organisation.
• tourism=attraction - if it is a tourist attraction.

See also

• historic=castle + castle_type=fortress
• historic=fort
• defensive_works=* - for defensive structures found in and around fortifications