diff --git a/meta/conf/layer.conf b/meta/conf/layer.conf
index 1387539734..0ce90355ba 100644
--- a/meta/conf/layer.conf
+++ b/meta/conf/layer.conf
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ BBFILE_COLLECTIONS += "core"
 BBFILE_PATTERN_core = "^${LAYERDIR}/"
 BBFILE_PRIORITY_core = "5"
 
-LAYERSERIES_CORENAMES = "kirkstone langdale"
+LAYERSERIES_CORENAMES = "langdale"
 
 # This should only be incremented on significant changes that will
 # cause compatibility issues with other layers