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Old 29-12-06, 11:13 AM
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The Summer 2006 issue of The Glade has an article by Jonathan Davies on the physical stature of Medieval archers. It mentions that some skeletons thought to be archers on the Mary Rose had deformities that have been linked to archery, but puts this in the context of a society where heavy manual lifting was common. The references include the book kernowtom recommends, as well as one on the Towton mass grave.

I might have a copy of the Secrets of the Dead programme Raedwald refers to. If you're interested (and if I can find it) drop me a PM.

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