Montti

Montti is a Finnish concept that refers to a type of block or unit of land measurement used in traditional Finnish agriculture. The word "montti" is derived from the Finnish word for "plot" or "block." In the past, Montti was used as a unit of measurement to describe a specific area of land that was suitable for farming.

The Montti typically consisted of a rectangular plot of land, often bounded by natural features such as streams or hills. The exact size of a Montti varied, but it was usually around 2-3 hectares in size. Farmers would cultivate their Montti using traditional farming methods, such as tilling the soil and planting crops.

The use of Montti as a unit of measurement was common in rural Finland, particularly in the provinces of Ostrobothnia and Southwest Finland. The system of Montti was often tied to the system of communal land ownership, known as "riviirintämaita," where several families would jointly own and farm a large tract of land.

The Montti system has roots in traditional Finnish agriculture, dating back to the Middle Ages. The use of Montti as a unit of measurement was phased out with the introduction of the metric system in Finland in the 19th century. Today, the concept of Montti is largely of historical interest, but it remains an important part of Finnish cultural heritage.