diff --git a/build.xml b/build.xml
index 760f1d48..e274cc9f 100644
--- a/build.xml
+++ b/build.xml
@@ -1094,32 +1094,6 @@
         ****************************************************
     -->
 
-    <!--
-        Verify a metadata file held on the master distribution site.
-
-        Verification is performed using only xmlsectool. This should be
-        used when compatibility with the Shibboleth 1.3 IdP is not a
-        concern.
-    -->
-    <macrodef name="VFY.remote">
-        <attribute name="i"/>
-        <sequential>
-            <echo>Verifying @{i}...</echo>
-            <delete file="${temp.xml}" quiet="true" verbose="false"/>
-            <get src="@{i}" dest="${temp.xml}"/>
-
-            <!--
-                Verify using xmlsectool.
-            -->
-            <XMLSECTOOL.VFY.uk i="${temp.xml}"/>
-
-            <!--
-                Delete the temporary file.
-            -->
-            <delete file="${temp.xml}" quiet="true" verbose="false"/>
-        </sequential>
-    </macrodef>
-
     <!--
         Verify a metadata file held on the master distribution site.
     -->