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''Bows in this period are classed as self-bows, being made from a single piece of D section wood, usually yew. Nocks are cut straight into the wood.'' [HALPIN 2008: p.40-41]
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'''Art'''<br>
=== Re-curved (Reflexed) Self-bow ===
''A re-curve self-bow is where the stave of the bow is deliberately curved away from the string.''
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'''Archaeology'''<br>
* Ballinderry, Ireland, late C10th. [HALPIN 2008: p.184-185] 1 Complete bow.