Parish in East Devon, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.748, -3.284 |
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| OS grid ref: | SY 09 95 |
| Population: | 4,898 |
| Dialling code: | 01404 (Honiton) |
Ottery St. Mary sits on the banks of the River Otter in East Devon, Devon, England, surrounded by rolling countryside about ten miles east of Exeter. The parish retains a compact market‑town feel with historic streets, timber‑framed and Georgian buildings, and rural lanes leading out to farmland and woodlands, making it popular with walkers and visitors exploring the Devon landscape.
Locally it’s best known for its strong community life and quirky traditions - most famously the annual tar‑barrel event on Bonfire Night - and for its large medieval parish church dating largely from the 14th–15th centuries. The economy mixes agriculture, small independent shops, cafés and crafts, with tourism and regular community markets and festivals helping sustain village social life.
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