diff --git a/gtk2_ardour/selection.cc b/gtk2_ardour/selection.cc
index 88e151c54d..f6643d3829 100644
--- a/gtk2_ardour/selection.cc
+++ b/gtk2_ardour/selection.cc
@@ -119,7 +119,6 @@ Selection::clear_objects ()
 	clear_playlists ();
 	clear_midi_notes ();
 	clear_midi_regions ();
-	clear_markers ();
 }
 
 void