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stuartwaters:
Would it be possible they were there to indicate the maximum number of barrels which could be stacked on top of each other - to prevent overloading the floor?


It makes sense that any metal fittings in the powder storage area to be made from brass, copper or lead. The wearing of hobnailed boots in the area would also have been banned.

Longpockets:
Martin R, not really, I appreciate I have answered why they are copper but I would still like to know the reason they are there.

MartinR:
You've answered your own question really.  Copper will not spark.  Most of the materials there are wood, copper or lead.  Steel or iron might create a spark if a worker had a stone lodged in their shoe.

Longpockets:
Many thanks Lyn L, not a silly answer at all, could possibly be the solution. They do extend the full length of the space. Why copper?


Most of the other metal work there is composed of material that does not have the possibility of causing a spark. Not sure English Heritage would add anything to the building without good reason, they do tend to be very protective of keeping the fabric as correct as possible.


I did ask the property stewards and they did not know why.


Thanks for your thoughts.

Lyn L:
May be a silly answer , but could they just be markers for where the barrels are placed in rows for weddings ? My son was married there  4yrs ago and what a great day that was.

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