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It is believed that there was a crossing at this point as early as Roman times. A passenger ferry operated across the River Severn as early as the eighteenth century. In 1934 a car ferry commenced operations; it lasted until 8 September 1966, the day before the Severn Bridge was opened. It was often unable to operate, either when the tide was very low or too high. The swift currents and the often turbulent water also contributed to its problems.

The wooden approach ramp is slowing rotting away and has become very overgrown.