It is located at Sandvollan, just south of the village of Gangstadhaugen.

It is the main church for the Sandvollan parish which is part of the Stiklestad prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Nidaros.

Håkon Mosling was hired as the architect in 1874 and his design and plans were completed by 1876.

It wasn't until 1885 that the government gave formal approval and funding to build the new church.

In 1967, there was a fire in the church which caused some damage that needed to be repaired.