[1] It shares a civil parish council with nearby Chediston and Linstead Parva.

The ancient parish church of Linstead Magna was dedicated to St Peter.

[2] The church fell into ruins many centuries ago, and almost no trace remains.

The two Linstead parishes were combined, and now share the parish church of Linstead Parva (dedicated to St Margaret of Antioch).

Nonetheless, a procession and open air service is held at the site of the church on Church Farm, Linstead Magna, every two years.