The parish of Breckles lies in south-central Norfolk, roughly at a midpoint from the market towns of Thetford, Watton & Attleborough. The parish is small and sparely populated, with just a few farms adjacent to the A1075 which runs from Thetford to Watton. The parish lies along the eastern edge of heathland, part of The Breckland, and is generally rather poor agricultural land.

St Margaret's church is clearly a very old church, Pevsner states that parts are early 11th century. This is a small church as befits its congregation. The church is away from the centre of the village and is close to Breckles Hall. The presence of the hall is probably indicative of the parish being "closed" and restricted to workers on the estate and other local landholders. The churchyard is also small with some attractive yews.