Ottery St Mary, called "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 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 city location alone at the 2011 census was 4,898. There are 2 electoral wards in Ottery (Rural & Town). The total population of both wards, including the adjacent civil church of Aylesbeare, at the above census was 9,022. Historical excavations in 2014, ahead of a housing development at Island Farm, uncovered a medieval longhouse dating to AD.1250-- 1350. Ottery is first proved 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 community takes its name from the River Otter on which it stands, the river taking its name from the pet. The 'St Mary' component describes the truth that the community belonged to the church of St Mary in Rouen in 1086. Ottery's noteworthy buildings include the Tumbling Weir and St Mary's church. The town is the site of The King's School, now a thorough school, a previous grade school founded in 1545 by Henry VIII, as well as Ottery St Mary Primary School. The town as it now stands, makes up a number of independent shops, mostly in Mill Street, Silver Street and Yonder Street. A location referred to as 'The Square', is the heart of Ottery St Mary. There are clubs, restaurants, and coffee as well as tea rooms. Ottery supplies services, work, and also a vast array of searching for regional citizens in addition to visitors from close-by towns and also towns. Site visitors often come from further afield and abroad. Historic Features are within strolling range from parking lot allowing locals as well as site visitors to enjoy both background and shopping with each other.