University killed my lock

there seemed to be a bit of molten metal where they took it off. I dont think it was easy. not sure about the size. it was chunky tho

I went to a steel merchant to get something to make a ground anchor out of.

I was expecting to have to find some random thing in the offcuts, but the guy got out his blow torch and just made one for me there and then based on my description out of some 1" x 1" square steel rod.

The stuff, no matter how strong and heavy, melts like butter at the right heat.

The equipment is fairly portable, im sure the uni technicians have some gear.