What is lock icon in arrow circle to left of battery indication

What is the lock icon in a circular arrow to the left of the battery indicator? What is its' purpose? Can it/should it be removed?

Locks screen from being rotated.
Found in multi-task bar area.  Double click on home button.
Swipe to go to left.
All symbols and how the phone works is in the manual
http://manuals.apple.com

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