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Originally Posted by garinda

'Green Haworth is nestled in the West Pennine Moors. Part of the village is known as Bedlam, and was recorded by the monks of Kirkstall when defining their boundaries in the 12th century.'
The Townships of Hyndburn - Clayton-Le-Moors

he manor of ACCRINGTON was a member of the honor of Clitheroe, and was by Henry de Lacy granted to Hugh son of Leofwine together with Altham before 1177. (fn. 8) It must have been surrendered to the grantee or his successor, for Robert de Lacy gave it to the monks of Kirkstall by way of compensation for the grange at Cliviger which had been recovered from them by Richard de Elland. (fn. 9) The gift was confirmed by William son of Hugh de Altham for the love of God and for the salvation of the souls of himself, his wife and kindred. (fn. 10)
Townships - Old and New Accrington | British History Online

Bedlam is unclear.
It's derived from the name Bethlehem, and Bedlam became a generic name for places where 'lunatics' were cared for. Sometimes this was applied to where just one person was looked after.
Perhaps there was a cottage up there that cared for the mentally ill?

Sorry Gari.
I've seen that website before, it a load of misinformation and generalisations.
I went to the PRO over 20 years ago when it used to be in Chancery lane & obtained copy's of the Coucher Book of Kirkstall.
No where does it mention Bedlam, and I've never seen Bedlam mention in the Halmote Court Rolls either. I've attached a copy of the transcript of the two pages which relate to de Lacy and Hugh son of Leofwine, and the first page when deLacy's son dealt with the thieving monks.

Retlaw.