A disgruntled farmer appears to have been pushed to breaking point after mowing ''p*** off'' into his field in giant letters.

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The very clear message can only be seen from the sky, but it's been picked up on Google Earth in the village of Nettleton.

As reported by the Metro, it's thought that the rude words were carved there by an angry local farmer wanting to warn hot air balloon pilots high above the field - which is on a flight path for rides out of nearby Bristol.

Local retired nurse Janet Freeman, 77, said: ''I suspect they could be warning off hot air balloons from landing there.

''Bristol isn't far and they do have all the balloons up throughout the year... It wouldn't be very nice for anyone passing over - they might be upset by it.''

However, an ex-local lorry driver has admitted it's the kind of stunt he'd have loved in his youth.

Eric Jeffrey, 83, added: ''It's a great bit of fun - the kind of tomfoolery I'd enjoy back in the day.

''It beats this spray paint business - I hope that anybody flying over on a plane or hot air balloon has a chuckle and doesn't get scared away. They've tailored a message for pilots - get off my land.''