Itteringham parish lies in northern central Norfolk, on the north ban of the river Bure and north-west of the market town of Aylsham.The parish is quite nucleated with a clear centre around the church and the cross-roads immediately north of the Bure bridge. The parish is, as expected, largely agricultural with large arable fields now dominating the scene. The parish absorbed the smaller parish of Mannington to the north and the church there, an estate church, fell into ruin.

St Mary's church is a typical example of 14th century Norfolk church building. However a severe make-over in Victorian times masks much of the originality of the church. Despite its unremarkable nature the church nestles in a pleasant tree-shaded cemetary and is a peaceful spot.