Originally built around 1200, much of the current Grade I listed church dates from the 15th and 16th centuries. It is located close to Framlingham Castle, a major seat of power for the Earls and Dukes of Norfolk.

The church contains a number of brightly decorated Howard family tombs, including that of Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, his son, Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey and the young Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Richmond.