Ottery St Mary, referred to as "Ottery", is a community and also civil parish in the East Devon area of Devon, England, on the River Otter, about 10 miles (16 km) eastern of Exeter on the B3174. At the 2001 census, the church, that includes the villages of Metcombe, Fairmile, Alfington, Tipton St John, Wiggaton, as well as (until 2017) West Hillside, had a population of 7,692. The population of the city location alone at the 2011 census was 4,898. There are two selecting wards in Ottery (Rural & Town). The total population of both wards, consisting of the nearby civil church of Aylesbeare, at the above census was 9,022. Archaeological excavations in 2014, before a housing development at Island Farm, revealed a medieval longhouse dating to AD.1250-- 1350. Ottery is first proved in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as 'Otri' and also 'Otrei'. 'Oteri Sancte Marie' is first stated 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' element describes the truth that the town came from the church of St Mary in Rouen in 1086. Ottery's noteworthy structures consist of the Tumbling Weir and also St Mary's church. The community is the site of The King's School, currently a comprehensive institution, a former grade school founded in 1545 by Henry VIII, as well as Ottery St Mary Primary School. The community as it now stands, makes up a number of independent stores, mainly in Mill Street, Silver Street and Yonder Street. A location called 'The Square', is the heart of Ottery St Mary. There are bars, restaurants, as well as coffee and also cafeteria. Ottery supplies services, employment, and a wide range of looking for neighborhood residents along with visitors from neighboring villages and also communities. Visitors typically originate from further afield and also abroad. Historic Functions are within strolling range from parking areas enabling homeowners and site visitors to take pleasure in both history and also buying together.