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My money is that the frame was pinned before brazing to hold it in line, and this is the remnants of this. Just a guess.
If you can control the heat effectively, there is no reason that replacing a steerer is going to cause any problems. I've said it before, and will say it again, Winston is probably the most experienced frame builder in the UK, if he has done it, it's fine.
In regards to his email manner, bear in mind this was the man who told me he didn't have a mobile as they would never catch on. This was about 5 years ago. He's a great guy, very generous with his time and information, but a bit to the point. A bit like tester, just minus the acid wit!