They probably had a few. But their culture did not look at the bow for the most part as a weapon of war, more as a weapon of the hunt. It was a cultural issue where being part of the shield wall is how battles were won or lost. read more
The Saxons ultimately lost the battle for two reasons, days before the battle of Hastings the Saxon Army, under King Harold, received word of a massive Viking army that had made landfall in Northern England. read more
At the battle the Saxons occupied the high ground at Hastings and formed a impenetrable defensive wall, providing the Saxon warriors did not leave the line. The Norman cavalry tried time and time again to brake through but failed. read more