Ottery St Mary, called "Ottery", is a town and civil parish in the East Devon district of Devon, England, on the River Otter, concerning 10 miles (16 km) eastern of Exeter on the B3174. At the 2001 census, the church, which includes the towns 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 area alone at the 2011 census was 4,898. There are 2 electoral wards in Ottery (Rural & Town). The complete population of both wards, consisting of the nearby civil church of Aylesbeare, at the above census was 9,022. Historical excavations in 2014, before a housing development at Island Farm, discovered a middle ages longhouse dating to AD.1250-- 1350. Ottery is first testified in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as 'Otri' as well as '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 animal. The 'St Mary' aspect refers to the truth that the community came from the church of St Mary in Rouen in 1086. Ottery's remarkable buildings consist of the Tumbling Weir as well as St Mary's church. The community is the site of The King's School, now an extensive college, a previous grade school founded in 1545 by Henry VIII, as well as Ottery St Mary Primary School. The community as it now stands, makes up several independent stores, generally in Mill Street, Silver Street as well as Yonder Street. An area referred to as 'The Square', is the heart of Ottery St Mary. There are pubs, restaurants, and coffee and also cafeteria. Ottery offers services, employment, and also a vast array of shopping for local residents along with site visitors from close-by villages and towns. Visitors frequently come from more afield and also abroad. Historical Functions are within strolling range from parking areas allowing locals and site visitors to enjoy both history as well as buying together.