Tag:castle_type=defensive
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 castle_type = defensive
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Defensive castle. Fortified, defensible dwelling or military stronghold 
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A 
castle is fortified residence of a nobleman in the Middle Ages or comparable medieval defense building.
How to map
Set a node 
at the center of the feature or draw an area 
along its outline.
Add the tags historic=castle and castle_type=defensive.
Common combinations
- name=* - name of the caste
- start_date=* - year when it was built
- ruins=yes - is it in ruins?
- wikimedia_commons=File:name - File name of a photo from Wikimedia Commons
- wikipedia=* - a link to Wikipedia's article
- wikidata=* - an ID of the specific Wikidata item
Similar tags
- castle_type=stately - stately home (château)
- castle_type=fortress - military fortress