Ottery St Mary, referred to as "Ottery", is a community and also civil parish in the East Devon district of Devon, England, on the River Otter, about 10 miles (16 km) east of Exeter on the B3174. At the 2001 census, the church, that includes the villages of Metcombe, Fairmile, Alfington, Tipton St John, Wiggaton, and (until 2017) West Hill, had a population of 7,692. The population of the metropolitan location alone at the 2011 census was 4,898. There are 2 electoral wards in Ottery (Rural & Town). The complete population of both wards, including the surrounding civil church of Aylesbeare, at the above census was 9,022. Historical excavations in 2014, ahead of a housing development at Island Ranch, discovered a medieval longhouse dating to AD.1250-- 1350. Ottery is first testified in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as 'Otri' and also 'Otrei'. 'Oteri Sancte Marie' is first pointed out in 1242. The town takes its name from the River Otter on which it stands, the river taking its name from the pet. The 'St Mary' element refers to the truth that the community belonged to the church of St Mary in Rouen in 1086. Ottery's remarkable structures include the Tumbling Weir and St Mary's church. The town is the site of The King's School, currently an extensive institution, a former grade school founded in 1545 by Henry VIII, and Ottery St Mary Primary School. The town as it now stands, comprises a number of independent shops, generally in Mill Street, Silver Street and also Yonder Street. An area called 'The Square', is the heart of Ottery St Mary. There are pubs, restaurants, as well as coffee as well as cafeteria. Ottery provides services, employment, and also a wide range of shopping for neighborhood citizens in addition to visitors from neighboring villages and communities. Site visitors typically come from additional afield and also abroad. Historical Functions are within walking distance from parking areas permitting citizens and visitors to enjoy both history and also shopping with each other.