The Castle was a landmark in every sense of the word, a sprawling, distinctive pub that dominated the local skyline and the social lives of generations of Southampton residents. The story of The Castle is as much the story of the post-war expansion of Southampton. As the suburbs tightened their grip and the Midanbury estate expanded, the need for a social focal point became vital. The Castle pub, Witts Hill. The closure of The Castle in the early 2010s for redevelopment marked the end of an era for Witts Hill.