He acquired the tenancy of Dundryfan manor and Dunraven Castle from his lord, Maurice de Londres, around 1128 for services rendered.
[3] Le Boteler also established the manor house and estate which is now known as Court Farm, Pembrey during the reign of William the Conqueror.
His service to Maurice de Londres, for which he received the manor, was the defence of Ogmore Castle while the lord defended against Welsh insurgence, led by Princess Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd, at Kidwelly Castle.
[2] The le Boteler/Butler family crest can be seen in plasterwork in St. Illtud's Church, Pembrey.
[2] The le Boteler estate passed to the Earl of Ashburnham.