Tag:memorial=cross
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 memorial = cross
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Specifies a memorial as a cross. 
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A 
memorial cross is a cross-shaped memorial to commemorate a special event or an incident, typically where one or more people died. This tag is used in combination with historic=memorial to specify a memorial cross.
Do not confuse with historic=wayside_cross or man_made=cross.
How to map
Set a node 
and add historic=memorial + memorial=cross and name=* (if known).
Tags to use in combination
- name=* – name by which the memorial is known
- inscription=* – text of inscriptions on the memorial
- material=* – main material of the memorial
- start_date=* – erection date/year
See also
- historic=wayside_cross – A (mostly) historical (usually christian) cross.
- man_made=cross – A cross with no historical or religious relationship.
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If you know places with this tag, verify if it could be tagged with another tag.
Automated edits are strongly discouraged unless you really know what you are doing!
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