IPhone 6 plus won't rotate to landscape - small lock with circle around it

I have an iPhone 6 plus - and I have an small icon that is a padlock with a circle around it - how do I unlock the screen orientation lock?

Can I assume that when the iPhone Screen is rotated to Landscape, and the display adjusts appropriately, users are then Swiping Up from the Bottom [now Long edge], then hitting the Lock-Unlock Icon, and the iPhone is Locked into Landscape?
If I do, as described, the Swiped Up Control Centre covers the entire screen.
When I hit the Lock-Unlock Icon a blurred image of the Display can be seen Rotating back to Portrait View.
I am being very careful to ensure that the iPhone remains horizontal during the above action.
To Close the Control Centre I have to Swipe it Downward form the Top [now Long Edge].
Now being forced to revert to using Portrait View I Swipe Up for the Bottom [now Short Edge].
When the Lock-Unlock Icon is hit a Message pops up saying the Portrait View has been Unlocked.
Clearly these actions are not producing the results expected in my case.
I would appreciate being able to use the iPhone Locked in Landscape View because of the need to view Bus Timetables very frequently.
Any suggestions as to what I may be doing wrong, or actions toward resolution will be greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
FG

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