Ottery St Mary, called "Ottery", is a community as well as civil parish in the East Devon district of Devon, England, on the River Otter, regarding 10 miles (16 km) eastern of Exeter on the B3174. At the 2001 census, the parish, which includes the towns 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 metropolitan location alone at the 2011 census was 4,898. There are 2 selecting wards in Ottery (Rural & Town). The total population of both wards, including the surrounding civil church of Aylesbeare, at the above census was 9,022. Historical excavations in 2014, before a housing development at Island Ranch, revealed a medieval longhouse dating to AD.1250-- 1350. Ottery is first confirmed in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it looks like 'Otri' as well as 'Otrei'. 'Oteri Sancte Marie' is first stated 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' aspect refers to the truth that the town came from the church of St Mary in Rouen in 1086. Ottery's significant structures include the Tumbling Weir and also St Mary's church. The community is the site of The King's School, currently a thorough institution, a previous grammar school established in 1545 by Henry VIII, as well as Ottery St Mary Primary School. The town as it currently stands, makes up several independent stores, primarily 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, restaurants, and coffee as well as cafeteria. Ottery offers solutions, work, and a vast array of searching for regional homeowners as well as visitors from close-by towns and communities. Site visitors typically originate from further afield as well as abroad. Historic Functions are within strolling range from parking areas permitting locals and site visitors to delight in both background as well as buying together.