diff --git a/layerindex/models.py b/layerindex/models.py
index b6b3164..38cea7a 100644
--- a/layerindex/models.py
+++ b/layerindex/models.py
@@ -22,7 +22,6 @@ class LayerItem(models.Model):
         ('M', 'Miscellaneous'),
     )
     name = models.CharField('Layer name', max_length=40, unique=True, help_text='Name of the layer - must be unique and can only contain letters, numbers and dashes')
-    created_date = models.DateTimeField('Created')
     status = models.CharField(max_length=1, choices=LAYER_STATUS_CHOICES, default='N')
     layer_type = models.CharField(max_length=1, choices=LAYER_TYPE_CHOICES)
     summary = models.CharField(max_length=200, help_text='One-line description of the layer')
diff --git a/layerindex/views.py b/layerindex/views.py
index 5a31fd4..03022c5 100644
--- a/layerindex/views.py
+++ b/layerindex/views.py
@@ -30,7 +30,6 @@ def submit_layer(request):
         maintainerformset = LayerMaintainerFormSet(request.POST, instance=layeritem)
         if form.is_valid() and maintainerformset.is_valid():
             with transaction.commit_on_success():
-                layeritem.created_date = datetime.now()
                 form.save()
                 maintainerformset.save()
                 # Save dependencies