It is the former church for the Reinli parish which is part of the Valdres prosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Hamar.

There are some claims that the church was built after 1326, but this seems to be outside the margin of error for the radiocarbon dating.

It is also possible that after the fire, the old church was heavily rebuilt with some materials being reused.

Later the church was rebuilt by Sira Thord, who is buried beneath the south-east entrance.

The church is generally assumed to be close to its original configuration, although some sources dispute this.

In 1965, a new Reinli Chapel was built across the road from the ancient stave church.

[5][6] Of medieval fixtures, only the altarpiece and the baptismal font are left in the church.