This page is inline with the page Celtic Weaponry it will provide information on the celtic weapon the bow.

Until about 1650, the bow was an important weapon of the Highlands of Scotland, and also served well in the hands of Welsh long-bowmen. Even when it was replaced by gunpowder and firearms and no longer needed for war, it was used for hunting animals, and dogs were used to bring down wounded deer. One feature of Highland bowmen, which I have heard, but not been able to substantiate, is the contention that the Highlander did not use the bow in what is now considered the standard manner, held vertically, and drawn to the chin or cheekbone, but rather as the Native American - held horizontally. Anyone reading this who knows of a reference to this, is invited to E-mail me at the address provided below. Written material on the use of the bow in Scotland is very scarce to all appearances.

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