Ottery St Mary, called "Ottery", is a community 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 church, which includes the towns of Metcombe, Fairmile, Alfington, Tipton St John, Wiggaton, and (till 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 two selecting wards in Ottery (Rural & Town). The complete population of both wards, including the adjacent civil church of Aylesbeare, at the above census was 9,022. Archaeological 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 looks like 'Otri' as well as 'Otrei'. 'Oteri Sancte Marie' is first discussed 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 describes the reality that the town belonged to the church of St Mary in Rouen in 1086. Ottery's noteworthy structures consist of the Tumbling Weir and also St Mary's church. The town is the site of The King's School, currently an extensive school, a former grade school established in 1545 by Henry VIII, as well as Ottery St Mary Primary School. The town as it currently stands, comprises a number of independent stores, mainly in Mill Street, Silver Street as well as Yonder Street. An area known as 'The Square', is the heart of Ottery St Mary. There are clubs, dining establishments, and also coffee and also cafeteria. Ottery offers services, work, and also a wide range of searching for local residents in addition to site visitors from neighboring towns as well as towns. Visitors commonly originate from further afield and abroad. Historical Features are within walking distance from parking lot allowing locals and visitors to take pleasure in both background and also purchasing with each other.