Ottery St Mary, referred to as "Ottery", is a town and civil parish in the East Devon area 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 also (up 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 selecting wards in Ottery (Rural & Town). The complete population of both wards, including the adjacent civil parish of Aylesbeare, at the above census was 9,022. Historical excavations in 2014, in advance of a housing development at Island Farm, uncovered a medieval longhouse dating to AD.1250-- 1350. Ottery is first confirmed in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as 'Otri' and also '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' element refers to the truth that the community belonged to the church of St Mary in Rouen in 1086. Ottery's significant structures consist of the Tumbling Weir as well as St Mary's church. The community is the site of The King's School, now a comprehensive institution, a former grade school founded in 1545 by Henry VIII, and Ottery St Mary Primary School. The community as it currently stands, makes up numerous independent stores, primarily 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 also coffee and also cafeteria. Ottery supplies services, work, as well as a vast array of searching for local homeowners along with visitors from neighboring villages and communities. Visitors usually come from additional afield and also abroad. Historical Features are within strolling distance from parking lot enabling citizens and visitors to enjoy both history as well as buying with each other.
