Ottery St Mary, known as "Ottery", is a town as well as civil parish in the East Devon district of Devon, England, on the River Otter, about 10 miles (16 kilometres) east of Exeter on the B3174. At the 2001 census, the parish, which includes the villages of Metcombe, Fairmile, Alfington, Tipton St John, Wiggaton, and also (up until 2017) West Hillside, had a population of 7,692. The population of the metropolitan area alone at the 2011 census was 4,898. There are two electoral wards in Ottery (Rural & Town). The complete population of both wards, including the surrounding civil parish of Aylesbeare, at the above census was 9,022. Historical excavations in 2014, in advance of a housing development at Island Ranch, uncovered a middle ages longhouse dating to AD.1250-- 1350. Ottery is first proved in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it looks like 'Otri' and 'Otrei'. 'Oteri Sancte Marie' is first pointed out in 1242. The community takes its name from the River Otter on which it stands, the river taking its name from the pet. The 'St Mary' aspect refers to the truth that the town came from the church of St Mary in Rouen in 1086. Ottery's notable structures include the Tumbling Weir and also St Mary's church. The community is the site of The King's School, currently a detailed college, a previous grade school founded in 1545 by Henry VIII, and Ottery St Mary Primary School. The town as it currently stands, consists of numerous independent stores, generally in Mill Street, Silver Street and Yonder Street. An area called 'The Square', is the heart of Ottery St Mary. There are clubs, restaurants, and coffee and also cafeteria. Ottery supplies solutions, employment, and a vast array of shopping for neighborhood citizens along with visitors from nearby villages and communities. Visitors usually come from further afield and also abroad. Historical Features are within strolling range from parking areas allowing locals as well as site visitors to delight in both background and also buying together.