Ottery St Mary, referred to as "Ottery", is a community and civil parish in the East Devon area 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, and also (till 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 two selecting wards in Ottery (Rural & Town). The overall population of both wards, including the nearby civil parish 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 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 describes the fact that the town belonged to the church of St Mary in Rouen in 1086. Ottery's significant buildings include the Tumbling Weir as well as St Mary's church. The town is the site of The King's School, currently an extensive institution, a previous grammar school established in 1545 by Henry VIII, as well as Ottery St Mary Primary School. The community as it now stands, consists of numerous independent stores, mainly in Mill Street, Silver Street and also Yonder Street. An area known as 'The Square', is the heart of Ottery St Mary. There are bars, dining establishments, and coffee and tea rooms. Ottery offers solutions, work, and also a wide range of shopping for local residents in addition to visitors from close-by villages and also towns. Site visitors usually come from more afield as well as abroad. Historical Features are within strolling range from parking lot enabling residents and also visitors to appreciate both background as well as purchasing with each other.