Mentereitä
Mentereitä is a Finnish term that can refer to several related concepts, primarily concerning land use and boundaries. In its most common and historical usage, it denotes a boundary marker or a landmark used to delineate property lines or territorial divisions. These markers could be natural features like rocks, trees, or rivers, or they could be man-made structures such as cairns or posts. The concept of mentereitä was particularly important in agrarian societies where precise land division was crucial for farming and ownership.
In a broader sense, mentereitä can also refer to a specific area or region defined by these