It is the church for the Undrumsdal parish which is part of the Tønsberg domprosti (deanery) in the Diocese of Tunsberg.

The new church had a octagonal floor plan and a pulpit altar and seats for about 100 people.

The church was constructed during the summer of 1730 and it was consecrated by Bishop Bartholomæus Deichman on 22 September 1730.

It was then decided to build a new church on a site approximately 400 metres (1,300 ft) to the north.

On the west end of the nave, there was a church porch with a large tower above it.