Tag:fortification_type=sconce

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Description
Sconce - a small protective fortification built from the late Middle Ages until the 19th century. Show/edit corresponding data item.
Group: historic
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may be used on nodesshould not be used on waysmay be used on areas (and multipolygon relations)should not be used on relations (except multipolygon relations)
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Status: in use

A  sconce is a small protective fortification, such as an earthwork, often placed on a mound as a defensive work for artillery. It was used primarily in Northern Europe from the late Middle Ages until the 19th century.

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Tags used in combination

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

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