Ottery St Mary, referred to as "Ottery", is a town and also civil parish in the East Devon area of Devon, England, on the River Otter, concerning 10 miles (16 km) east of Exeter on the B3174. At the 2001 census, the parish, that includes the villages of Metcombe, Fairmile, Alfington, Tipton St John, Wiggaton, as well as (up until 2017) West Hill, had a population of 7,692. The population of the urban area alone at the 2011 census was 4,898. There are 2 selecting wards in Ottery (Rural & Town). The overall population of both wards, including the nearby civil church of Aylesbeare, at the above census was 9,022. Historical excavations in 2014, in advance of 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 mentioned 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 truth that the town belonged to the church of St Mary in Rouen in 1086. Ottery's remarkable structures consist of the Tumbling Weir and also St Mary's church. The town is the site of The King's School, now an extensive institution, a previous grade school established in 1545 by Henry VIII, and Ottery St Mary Primary School. The town as it currently stands, consists of numerous independent shops, primarily in Mill Street, Silver Street and also Yonder Street. A location called 'The Square', is the heart of Ottery St Mary. There are pubs, restaurants, and also coffee and tea rooms. Ottery offers solutions, work, as well as a large range of shopping for regional residents along with visitors from neighboring towns as well as communities. Site visitors frequently come from additional afield and also abroad. Historic Features are within strolling range from parking lot allowing locals and also site visitors to enjoy both background as well as shopping with each other.