The trackway/causeway of a 'ford' is shown on on historic chart, extending eastward from landing stage on the west bank and then turning southwards in a dogleg to cross the channel before turning eastwards to land at Black Scar point.

Sources include:
Historic Admiralty Chart 1156_A2, RCAHMW digital collections sources from the UK Hydrographic Office published 1839.

Maritime Office, RCAHMW, September 2011.