Tag:historic=boundary_stone
 historic = boundary_stone
|
 |
| Description |
|---|
A historic physical marker that identifies a boundary 
|
| Group: historic |
| Used on these elements |
    |
| Useful combination |
|
| See also |
| Status: de facto |
| Tools for this tag |
|
A 
boundary marker, boundary stone, or border stone is a robust historic physical marker that identifies the start of a land boundary or the change in a boundary, especially a change in a direction of a boundary. They have often been used to mark critical points on boundaries between countries or local administrations but have also been used to mark out the limits of private land-holdings especially in areas where fences or walls are impractical or unnecessary.
Boundary stones are typically placed at a notable or especially visible point. Many are inscribed with relevant information such as the abbreviation of the boundary holder and often a date.
How to map
Set a node 
and add historic=boundary_stone.
Optional tags
name=*
inscription=* - inscriptions on the sides of the marker could be separated by a sign "/"
year=#### (year) (or documented tag start_date=*)
moved=yes - indicates that the marker is not on its original position
format=* - describes the shape of the marker
format:top=* - describes the shape of the marker's top
height=* - height of the marker
collection=yes - the marker is a part of the collection of historical markers
ref=* - the number written on the marker
old_ref=* - the (old, changed) number written on the marker
material=*
Similar tags
For so-called historic milestones look at
historic=milestone
For so-called modern milestones look at
boundary=marker
highway=milestone - Proposed features/Milestones
railway=milestone
waterway=milestone
See also
- Here you can find a JOSM template - User:Lübeck/JOSM Template Milestone BoundaryStone
- boundary=historic