Ottery St Mary, called "Ottery", is a town and civil parish in the East Devon area of Devon, England, on the River Otter, about 10 miles (16 km) east of Exeter on the B3174. At the 2001 census, the parish, which includes the villages of Metcombe, Fairmile, Alfington, Tipton St John, Wiggaton, as well as (until 2017) West Hill, had a population of 7,692. The population of the urban location alone at the 2011 census was 4,898. There are 2 electoral wards in Ottery (Rural & Town). The overall population of both wards, consisting of the nearby civil parish of Aylesbeare, at the above census was 9,022. Historical excavations in 2014, ahead of a housing development at Island Farm, discovered a middle ages longhouse dating to AD.1250-- 1350. Ottery is first proved in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it looks like 'Otri' as well as 'Otrei'. 'Oteri Sancte Marie' is first discussed in 1242. The town takes its name from the River Otter on which it stands, the river taking its name from the animal. The 'St Mary' component describes the fact that the community came from the church of St Mary in Rouen in 1086. Ottery's notable buildings consist of the Tumbling Weir as well as St Mary's church. The town is the site of The King's School, now an extensive school, a previous grade school established in 1545 by Henry VIII, and Ottery St Mary Primary School. The town as it currently stands, comprises a number of independent shops, primarily in Mill Street, Silver Street and also Yonder Street. A location known as 'The Square', is the heart of Ottery St Mary. There are clubs, dining establishments, and also coffee and also cafeteria. Ottery gives solutions, employment, and a wide range of buying regional homeowners along with visitors from nearby villages and communities. Site visitors commonly come from more afield as well as abroad. Historical Features are within strolling range from parking lot permitting locals as well as visitors to appreciate both history as well as buying together.