Rajamerkintä

Rajamerkintä is a physical marker indicating the limit of land ownership, a cadastral boundary, or an administrative border. It serves as a reference point in land surveying and in land administration, helping to determine where one property ends and another begins. The markers also support taxation, planning, and dispute resolution by providing a tangible sign of the boundary described in official records.

Typical forms include metal pins, concrete posts, or carved stones set into the ground, often accompanied by a metal plate or engraving. In some cases natural features such as a tree or rock may serve as a marker, although formal boundaries generally rely on man-made markers and precise survey measurements.

Placement is guided by cadastral surveys and map coordinates. A boundary may consist of several markers connected by a measured line; together they define a boundary segment. The markers are usually registered in property records, and maintenance is typically the responsibility of landowners or the authorities in charge of the boundary.

Compliance: It is generally illegal to move or destroy a rajamerkintä without authorization, because doing so can affect legal ownership and cause disputes. If a marker is damaged or missing, a licensed land surveyor is typically engaged to re-establish the boundary and update the records.

Related topics include cadastral surveying and boundary demarcation.