These storage buildings are much older than the church and the other buildings on the farm.  The farm lands and most of the buildings are now owned by a young local couple who are in the process of remodeling the lower house.   The land adjoins the Rønne farm of his father and grandfather. 

These kinds of buildings are still in existence all over Norway.  They were elevated to keep the food stuffs above snow and away from the rats and other animals that would endanger their winter stores.  These stores were mostly for the human occupants and included smoked and dried meats, dried fish, dries fruits, flour, corn meal, and potatoes. Most have now been relegated to storing skis and non-perishable equipment rather than food since modern refrigerators and freezers handle the winter food stores.  Many can be observed with trees growing from the roofs. 

source:

Christenson, Elroy.  photos 2016
Ringebu Stavkyrkje pamphlet 2016,  author Hilde Guttu, ringebu@stavechurch.no