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==Self-bows==
Bows in the Viking Age were made from a single piece of ‘D’ section wood, usually yew if available [HALPIN 2008: p.40-41] (Dublin, Hedeby, Wassenaar), but elm (Dublin, Hedeby) and even scots pine (Dublin) were also used. Bow varied in strength up to around 100lbs (Hedeby). <br>