My ipad will not rotate - any advice?

I used the update sent to my ipad recently, now it will not rotate: I have tried settings - in 'General' I have a box which says 'Lock Rotation' followed by 'Mute' I am only able to tick one or other - I have tried all variations here without success. I am informed here that Rotation Lock is available in Control Centre - In here I have the following options: 'Access on Lock Screen : Access within apps. these are independent of each other, I have tried every combination here also without success. Can anyone tell me how to get my screen to rotate again. It is stuck in landscape and I much prefer portrait for reading books.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Many Thanks
Valerie

Is the rotation Lock symbol on top right of screen?

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