It is dedicated to St Margaret of Antioch[1] and is notable for its large illuminated blue spire which can be seen across the town.

The church is located on a hilltop on the north-western edge of the town centre and was used as a navigation landmark.

[4] The church is built of flint and was substantially enlarged during the 15th century, with the aisles and nave dating from this period.

[4] It also contains one of only two remaining banner stave lockers, a feature which is believed to be unique to this area of Suffolk.

The north wall of the church contains a memorial to fishermen who lost their lives at sea between 1896 and 1923.