[3] Holt Church probably dates from the twelfth century and has an ancient baptismal font.

The parish of Holt was established as a civil municipality on 1 January 1838 (see formannskapsdistrikt law).

The name is identical to the word holt which means "small forested area" or "grove (of trees)".

The rebuilt church was also equipped with a chancel arch, decorated in the rococo style.

The church has a baptismal font made out of soapstone, carved in high Gothic style.