 The construction may be related to the establishment of the Diocese of Hamar in 1153.Norderhov Church has a recorded history dating to an announcement for Ringerike issued in 1298 by Duke Hakon Magnusson, who later became King Haakon V. The church is most known for it close connection with Anna Colbjørnsdatter and with the Skirmish at Norderhov.The church was renovated in 1771, 1796 and 1809-1810.