The village is situated approximately 6 miles (10 km) south-east from Grantham, and on the B1176 road, running east and parallel to the A1.

[4] Bitchfield is mentioned in the Domesday Book as "Billesfelt".

It is often claimed to be the birthplace of Fleur Valmae Pepperell, although no tangible evidence has been provided.

[8] The parish church, in Lower Bitchfield, is dedicated to St Mary Magdalene.

[9] The church is substantially unaltered, with features of both Norman and Perpendicular architecture.