Ottery St Mary
Ottery St Mary, called "Ottery", is a town and 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, which includes the villages of Metcombe, Fairmile, Alfington, Tipton St John, Wiggaton, and also (until 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 2 electoral wards in Ottery (Rural & Town). The total population of both wards, consisting of 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 middle ages longhouse dating to AD.1250-- 1350. Ottery is first attested in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it looks like 'Otri' and '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' aspect refers to the reality that the town belonged to the church of St Mary in Rouen in 1086. Ottery's significant structures include the Tumbling Weir and also St Mary's church. The town is the site of The King's School, now a comprehensive college, a previous grade school established in 1545 by Henry VIII, as well as Ottery St Mary Primary School. The community as it now stands, comprises a number of independent shops, generally in Mill Street, Silver Street and also Yonder Street. An area referred to as 'The Square', is the heart of Ottery St Mary. There are pubs, dining establishments, and coffee and tea rooms. Ottery gives services, work, and a wide range of shopping for neighborhood residents as well as visitors from nearby villages and also communities. Site visitors typically originate from more afield and also abroad. Historic Attributes are within walking range from parking areas enabling homeowners and also site visitors to enjoy both history and purchasing together.
